Bunch of Fools

"Halt!" The serene atmosphere surrounding Ray and Veronica was abruptly shattered by a resounding shout that echoed through the air. Ray's brows furrowed, and he swiftly pivoted, his gaze locking onto the royal trooper who had thrust out his arm in a commanding gesture, demanding their attention.

"Tch," Ray muttered under his breath, refocusing his attention forward. Veronica mirrored his actions, though her dissatisfaction was less evident, replaced instead by a sense of unease that gnawed at her. In the distance, their eyes fell upon a peculiar sight—an indistinct figure darting back and forth, concealed within an ephemeral shadow. However, the significance of this scene diverged for each of them.

Veronica's beautiful countenance paled upon witnessing the sight. She composed herself swiftly, a surge of urgency prompting her to shout at her companions, "Follow me!" She urged her horse onward, urging it forward by repeatedly pressing her heels against its flanks.