Chapter 57

As the evening approaches, casting a gentle twilight over the camp, Nyx and Norhana make their way back, their silhouettes marked against the fading light. The forest quiets, a day's worth of hunting coming to an end. Their shadows stretch long on the ground beside them, companions to their tired but satisfied steps.

Nyx breaks the comfortable silence between them. "Let's call it a day," he suggests, his voice carrying the weight of the day's successes and the anticipation of the battles yet to come. "We need to rest tonight because there will be a big battle tomorrow."

He looks directly at Norhana, his gaze assessing yet filled with an unspoken pride. "With your strength right now, you should be able to protect yourself on the battlefield," he states, acknowledging her growth and the confidence he has in her abilities. It's a testament to her hard work and the bond they've forged, a warrior acknowledging another's readiness for the challenges ahead.