In the early morning, the camp came alive, bustling with activity and the sound of people chatting as they broke down their tents, preparing to move out. Everyone was eager to return home, ready to see family, friends, and finally cash in their earnings.
Damian didn't have to do much—just hold the little munchkin in his arms and watch the soldiers get ready to depart. After a full day of rest, he was feeling much better; life was indeed best with his mana fully restored. With over 17,000 credits, Damian had accumulated wealth rivaling that of a small noble house, though it came with a steep price in effort and danger which he was determined never to repeat. Even without Vidalia's offer to make him a state researcher, along with the funding that would entail, he could now easily afford materials on his own.
