Minutes later, the last bandit's corpse dropped to the ground.
Dera was covered in his blood, a chilling smile on her face.
She turned to Fellin, her smile receding.
"Did you hear? Their base is in the heart of the forest. Now's the best time to strike since they only go for missions at night."
The white-haired young man sighed, took a handkerchief from his robes, then gently wiped the blood off her face.
"It's alright. We'll be heading there now."
Ariana and Tamar nodded, taking sneaky glances at the dismembered corpse.
The man had surely suffered before dying.
"What are you waiting for then? Let's go."
Seraph scowled, marching forward without waiting for anyone.
"Sera! Don't leave me behind!"
Dera complained, then rushed off to meet her.
The others immediately followed after them.
Just as Tamar had explained to them, the forest was large and dangerous—filled with wild spirit beasts and deadly serpents.
