Back To The Capital

The ride was rough, and the engine was screaming as the cargo truck did its best to follow Tabitha down the gravel road, with the other vehicles falling further behind.

Rae and Niall had found their way to the lead vehicle, only appearing among the troops sitting in the back with one perplexed cleric once they were already comfortably settled on the floor.

"Can you tell me what is so important that we had to turn around? We were expected to be the reinforcements for a group of Overlords who were fighting a large invasion force. They're going to be pissed that we're not coming." The driver asked timidly.

"That was us. That fight is already over. But we learned what is happening and why. It's crucial that we get the information to the Cathedral so that they can properly protect what needs to be guarded." Karl explained.

The man's eyes briefly flashed pure black, and his scent changed just a little. 

A transformed spy, Karl was certain of it.