[Bonus chapter] Wrong Book?

"Yes, we were going to the ruined lands. And I want you to come with me!" it was not a question or request. She knew that she had to go with him.

With a bright smile on her face, it looked like a fully blown rose.

"Oh! I am very excited to see the land I have heard so much about and if you are with me, I do not need to worry about witches too!" even though he knew she was acting, her eyes flickered as he looked at her smiling face.

For a second he continued to stare at her before nodding his head.

"Since you are ready, we all will leave for now." Though terrified in her heart, she nodded her head faking a smile. 

Since she had already met a witch while entering the lands, it was a given that many others would attack them.

So, how did it matter whether would stay here and wait for them to attack or go their lands and initiate the war first.