As Alix distributed the stones, a figure approached from the distance. It was Vice-Captain Feng of the Harmony Alliance, a respected and wise cultivator known for his calm demeanor and strategic mind. Feng's eyes met Alix's, and a flicker of sadness passed between them.
"Feng," Alix greeted, his voice tinged with a mixture of respect and sorrow. "I'm glad to see you here. I have to tell you... Leon, your captain, and my friend, he... he sacrificed himself in the battle against the hobgoblin leader."
Feng's expression turned solemn, his eyes reflecting the weight of the news. "I had feared as much," he replied, his voice filled with sorrow. "Captain was a valiant warrior and a true leader. His loss will be deeply felt by the Harmony Alliance.
Alix nodded, a lump forming in his throat. "Leon fought with bravery and selflessness. He protected us until the very end. We will honor his memory and carry on his legacy."
