"Cross," he said, and the tribesmen erupted in protest. Ludwig let their objections wash over him without changing his decision.
Ludwig ignored them. "We know the path is a trap. We know the palace wants us inside. That is more than we knew before."
Tull frowned. "That is not an advantage."
"It's all we got right now…" Ludwig replied. They had survived worse situations with less knowledge.
Kaiser stepped onto the bridge first. "Try not to sit down."
Redd eyed the long white path. "That specific warning concerns me."
"It should." Kaiser continued without waiting for them.
Ludwig followed, and the others came after him. Cain and Celine stayed close to the tribesmen, while Tull and Redd walked near the center. Thomas perched on Ludwig's shoulder, his glow reflected by the flawless cubes beneath their feet.
