Reasons for the Futile Search

Danulo didn't bother looking at the scorched earth, it wasn't something that strong anyway, even below Grade-3.

He sneered narrowly, recalling the faces of tens of Grade-3 mages that had relinquished their lives under his blade.

"Bretta, I need to go back to check something with the Chief. Don't bother with places too far, Daney wouldn't have any danger around these weak kids."

His expression still softened a little when he looked at this supportive wife of his, who seemed to be fearful of him recently.

Yet, he neither had the time nor the energy to placate her, he had something else in mind.

They weren't stupid to release the kids in an unknown area hoping to find the token that they have been unable to find. This entire area, around 20 miles, had been searched by them thoroughly time after time, yet despite their consistent research and old maps all pointing to this location, there were no results.