If there were even a sliver of a chance for survival, the youth would not contemplate throwing his life away after finally regaining freedom.
"Split up?" Azeryan, not understanding the situation, was suddenly informed about dividing their group and acted confused.
"Yes, our tracks have already been exposed. Kovis has a tracking spell set by a mage on him; the enemy will catch up soon. Someone must divert the mage and the pursuing soldiers' attention.
But Lokhak's Urian is a mess. Letting him escort Miss Elena through Kantadar would worry me. You take him east and find a new way north back to Orland."
Tugging at the reins and turning his steed around, Leon asked his companions, "How much money do we have left?"
"Only about fifty gold coins."
"Give me half, and keep the rest for your use."
Leon pocketed the pouch full of gold coins and turned to beckon the silent Kovis to follow.
"Are you planning to go with him to divert the mage who's tracking us? That's too dangerous!"
