A bugle made a long brassy sound that pierced ears as the announcement of the end of hunting. Arianell stood before the podium with Bennet and Vincent by her sides, as she looked forward to welcoming the knights back.
Time slowly passed until one person emerged from the shadows of trees, soon followed by others. But no matter how long she waited, there was no sign of the dark blue uniform with the silver lining anywhere.
"Do you think something happened to them?" She asked nervously.
"I doubt it…" Vincent found it funny that she would be afraid of something like this. Their knightage was made from men experienced in the war. The fancy-looking guards who ate and slept well without the fear for their lives couldn't even compare.
However, after looking around, he had to admit something was definitely amiss.
