Fall of The Canyon (2)

"Master, is this the place?"

Lenia pointed out to a large canyon which stood out among the hills and flat lands they had traversed. This was the place simply called The Canyon, and it was both the spiritual and cultural center of the Barbarians.

"Yes. This is the place. If we wish to subdue these people entirely, we will need to start with destroying this place. Only then can my ambitions be realized." replied Aleks.

"We could have already been finished with this business if we didn't have such heavy baggage." chimed in Lariel with amusement.

Lenia and Nelay knew immediately that she was referring to them.

"And leave master with you? I don't think so!" shouted Lenia in anger.

Aleks turned his head to look back at the two young women and asked, "Is this why you were so determined to come with us?"