A few hours earlier.
Five mighty steeds ran faster than the wind through the wilderness as the sky became much darker for each passing second, ridden by five valiant female soldiers.
They were returning from the Divine Willow Wilderness, which was situated at the very center of the Water Cloud Subcontinent, this virgin jungle also served as the natural border that separated the seven Affiliated Kingdom with the Water Empire.
After completing their task that was issued by none other than the Queen herself to slay the One Horned Dragon. They hasten the pace to safely deliver the Dragon's Horn after slaying the dragon.
The true purpose of His Majesty's task was unknown to them. But as faithful and loyal soldiers, they didn't dare to brazenly ask delicate matters. They had completed the task and that's what matters the most.
