312 First Encounter (5)

Ailwin could see the dire situation Braeden and the solders were in. If they couldn't make it through the next couple of turns, he knew he will never see his friend again.

Racking his brain for a solution, Ailwin peeped over at Ruven to see him eyeing the tablet. The sorry and fretful look on his face was gone, and replacing it was shrewd look in his eyes. Ailwin was so taken aback by this change that he forgot what he wanted to ask him.

Who the hell is this guy? Is he really as weak-minded as I think he is or has he been toying with me? 

Controlling the need to exposed Ruven, Ailwin chose to wait and watch to see what Ruven was up to first.

"Ruven…"

"Yes, Prince Ailwin…" Ruven's face reverted back to the face Ailwin was used to seeing on him.

"Where are the flame shells?"

"We don't have any...we have been using torches to kill the creatures."

 "Torches?"