A fire crackled softly in the night as a group of people were huddled around it. The moon was glowing brightly in the night sky, illuminating the forest. But even so, the people sitting nearby the fire were cautious and made sure that the fire remained small and didn't spread its light too much.
Even if they hadn't been at the verge of a war between humans and beasts, lighting a brightly-lit fire would attract predators. Although the group was not really afraid of beasts, they would rather avoid fighting. They were tasked to escort the resources to the castle and for its safety it would be better to have an uneventful journey.
Their wish would have been granted if it wasn't for Erick. This journey was one of the best chances he had to fulfill a plan he already postponed a lot. He wasn't going to waste yet another chance.
