The journey came to a halt as night fell. Portable tents were setting, though many preferred to sleep under the open sky on sleeping mats. Only one more night and they would reach the Orb region.
Elijah felt little better surrounded by friends, especially those who believed in him. Four platoons were now under his command, although Timothy had stated that he would select the soldiers under Elijah. But when, no one knew.
The other platoon commanders seemed unfazed, even walking alongside Elijah, sharing many things, including essential leadership skills. "You've become a celebrity," Lucas remarked as Elijah joined his friends after the meeting with the other commanders.
Sitting around the campfire, Elijah just grinned tiredly. "I'm exhausted, really," he complained.
Camille offered him a piece of chocolate. "Where did you get this? Oh, it's like heaven." Elijah happily accepted the chocolate.
