The familiar landscape of the mountain stretched out endlessly, a vast expanse of nature's beauty sullied by the stench of death and the ever-present fear of looming doom.
The expedition had come to its final phases. Today was their last climb, their last visit, and hopefully the final hunt.
Kael had adorned his knightly robes, long smooth dark green fabric that seemed light but immensely durable.
On the right breast pocket of the robe was an insignia Stark recognized as the academy's symbol—a grimoire with a sword right behind it.
Jasmine and Eurus had also donned their academy uniforms—a dark blue double-breasted coat with a skirt and trouser respectively.
Save for a few adjustments, it was the spitting image of the uniform he had seen Jade in on the first day they met.
'Jade…'
His mind went back to the conversation they had the night before.
