326 Chapter 87

At Riftan's nod, Hebaron pulled a map from his coat pocket and passed it to Sejuleu Aren. "I've marked the paths that will keep you hidden, and scouts are searching for a suitable hideout near the tunnel. We should have more information by the morrow."

"How very thorough," Sejuleu muttered in astonishment as he examined the map.

Maxi studied the faces of the other commanding officers. Though Kuahel Leon's expression was inscrutable, he did not seem to have any objections. Richard Breston also kept his mouth firmly shut as he observed the situation. Because of his assertion earlier that siege was their only option, he clearly felt that voicing an objection now would only cast him in a bad light.