civilwarnovels Book 5: Chapter 106
Book 5: Chapter 106
Book 5: Chapter 106
Joseph stared off into the horizon with a frown on his face. The sun was setting, yet Keith and Danielle hadnt reported back. Although Keith was annoying, and Danielle wielded her dagger way too freely around her allies, that didnt mean the two of them were incompetent. When they were given a task, theyd accomplish it.
Are you worried? a feminine voice asked from the side. It belonged to the woman who was responsible for silencing Keith. She was holding a map she had drawn of the area, and the landmarks recorded on it were ones she had personally created because there were no natural ones in the vicinity.
Worried about those two? Joseph snorted and turned around. Why would I worry about them? He stomped back to the tents that had been erected as a makeshift camp. In all, they had hired close to a hundred people to help them with the expedition this time.
Theyll be fine, the woman who had silenced Keith said, following behind Joseph. They probably found something interesting and forgot to report back in time. It wouldnt be the first time something like that happened. Remember the incident with the crabs?
Joseph ignored his companion and looked around. A frown appeared on his face. Of the twenty scouts they had sent out, only ten had returned before nightfall. Either they were all incapable of following instructions, or they had encountered something troublesome. Of the scouts that came back, none of them reported any sightings of dangerous creatures, right?
Right, Josephs companion said. They all reported the same thing: the landscape is desolate and brown. It really is a dead continent.
Joseph furrowed his brow. Somethings not right. If its brown and empty in all directions, they shouldnt have trouble returning to camp.
Do you think its a dragon?
Thats what were here to hunt, Joseph said and nodded. Dont send any more scouts out. If the ones whore currently missing dont come back by tomorrow night, then well have to reevaluate how to tackle this mission.
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For now, Kozabokget said and yawned. Its time for a break. Well see what they do tomorrow and continue from there. Humans dont sleep for long, but they sleep a lot. They dont like moving around at night.
Gloria sat on her haunches and rubbed her stomach. Its a perfect time for a break, she said. Im getting hungry. Her gaze swept over the field of human heads, and all of them shuddered. They stared at the ground, hoping she wouldnt look at them for too long. Luckily for them, Gloria was influenced by Vur and believed humans tasted bad. She stared up at the sky. I dont think the moon will be out tonight. Should we go back and eat? Grandma will get suspicious if we dont show up for food.
Is there still bear meat? Ramon asked. The next time Tafel comes, we should ask her to bring some more.
Excuse me, Keith said. I know eavesdropping is wrong and all, but did you just say Tafel? By any chance, are you talking about a demon?
Ramon glanced at Keith. You know her?
Keith scratched his head. In a sense, he said. How is she related to the two of you?
Shes our cousins mate, Ramon said.
Keith fell silent. Danielle asked, Vur Besteck?
You know him too? Ramon asked, raising an eyebrow.
Keith and Danielle exchanged glances with one another. They werent quite sure what to say.