After collecting the bodies of their dead allies and enemies, Vicente and the others flew south.
For the time being, it wouldn't do to stay too far north or even near The Ivory Desert. With the goals of this journey accomplished, it was time for them to retreat and plan their next steps.
But as they flew at low altitude, keeping an eye on their surroundings, the survivors couldn't help but talk about the terrible results of today's encounter.
As they flew over green fields, leaving the nearby fog behind, Elmo said. "Victor and the others had to die in the end... It's a shame. Magicians like them could have done so much for humanity."
Others also regretted the death of these magicians. Even though they were mostly beasts, it didn't mean they wished the worst for humanity.
After all, humanity was necessary. For the sake of balance, even beasts considered humans necessary enough to mourn the loss of such important pillars as Ayden, Paul, Jacob, and Victor.
