A heavy atmosphere filled the room. Cliff read the message attentively, his gaze firm, his brown eyes shining with a gleam reflecting the dancing flames of the fireplace.
"The problem is that we have no guarantee they will return if we send them into their lair," he began. "Only the gods know what lies inside the habitat of those wild creatures."
As Cliff spoke, Yadha saw his expression darken. A tingling sensation ran through her body, prompting her to speak with determined resolve:
"If they wanted to harm us, I believe they would have already done so. Worrying won't solve anything. Give me your orders, and I will venture into their caverns.
It's true these cursed creatures can chase us out of the forest, but they need us. They know their forces won't be enough for what's coming."
