After Thirteen's and Erica's encounter, the teenage boy returned to the camp the Lizardmen had chosen as their new stronghold.
He had no intention of telling anyone that he had met the Sorceress of the Hero Party, knowing it would definitely create a commotion among the Wanderers in the camp.
The moment he entered the camp, he immediately felt the tension in the air.
The Lizardmen gave him sidelong glances, but none paid too much attention to him.
A glance was enough for Thirteen to see that morale was at an all-time low—this was dangerous for an army that was currently fighting at the frontlines of war.
"How is everyone?" Thirteen asked Sherry, who was currently sitting on a log with her eyes closed.
"As you can see, they are feeling uneasy because of their retreat," Sherry replied. "They also know that the enemies outnumber us, so some of them are even thinking of running away as we speak."
