The younger mage who had nearly lost hope earlier immediately felt the crushing pressure inside his chest loosen the moment Erend appeared before them.
Relief struck him so strongly that his knees almost weakened.
But it was not only him. The other expedition members reacted almost the same way. Several knights visibly released heavy breaths they had been unconsciously holding while some of the younger mages stared toward Erend with widened eyes filled with disbelief and relief.
The Dragonborn had truly come.
The legendary beings the kingdoms had spoken about during the last several days were not merely stories meant to maintain morale. He was real. And now he stood directly before them.
The fear consuming the group moments earlier began fading rapidly afterward because every person present already knew who Erend was.
