222 Coming to A Close

"Finally," Elero said as the group finally broke through the collapsed entrance. Before the cloud of dust had settled, a chilly fog had already drifted down into the stone chamber and wrapped around their legs. She scrunched up her lips and turned to face the others: "Are we really finishing this empty handed?"

Doevm shrugged: "To the winner go the spoils. To the loser go the shame of defeat. Although remember we got stronger. It was not a complete loss."

"Who do you think won?" Thomas asked. The rest glared at him until he lowered his head. "I was just asking since I was…gone for a bit."