Damien watched Selene walk away, her figure disappearing into the shadows of the Bloodkeep's pathway to the inner area. He remained at the entrance for a few moments, breathing in the cool night air. His mind stirred with all the new information she had shared, the power rankings, the methods of growth, and the risks that came with them. The path ahead wasn't going to be easy, but it never had been. That was fine with him.
"Work to do," he muttered under his breath, gripping the pouch of primal stones.
He moved deeper into the outer area Bloodkeep, heading toward his courtyard where he had been staying. As he pushed open the wooden doors, he could feel the familiar cool presence of his surroundings.
