A full day had passed within the dungeon, marking another opportunity for Canna to engage in war and collect souls for his dragon egg. As he checked his progress toward hatching the egg, he reviewed the current soul count:
21,124 / 1,000,000
Though the number still seemed a long way from the required million, Canna's spirits were high. His progress had noticeably accelerated, and the recent addition of a formidable ally had only enhanced his confidence.
Standing behind him was Grimruk, the black orc, gripping a menacing halberd with an air of readiness. The presence of Grimruk in his ranks made Canna optimistic about the upcoming war. He was well aware of how powerful his new subordinate was.
