It took them a day to arrive, but returning full-speed to the border of the Laksum Principality took less than three hours. It must be said, Dox played a great part in this due to his guidance, allowing Angel to avoid many detours.
After crossing one undulating yellow sand dune after another, a temple eroded by wind and sand appeared before them.
"Look, that is one of the twelve outposts of the Desert Temple, the one closest to the Gumman Kingdom."
Angel: "Desert Temple? An ancient faith of the Laksum Principality?"
Dox: "Not exactly, though it indeed originated from ancient times and went through interruptions and twists, there are still many desert dwellers who believe in it today. It's said there's also a Desert Temple that hasn't been abandoned. However, nowadays, true believers are much fewer, and most simply go with the flow, offering lip service without genuine commitment."
