Horses were prepared, everyone received a black strong muscular
horse except from Orion, who received a white smaller horse.
"Like seriously? Why am I having a white horse, it is even
smallest horse in the whole planet." Said Orion as he stood there
putting his hands on his waist. "You will appreciate it later."
Replied Atticus.
The palace flag was lifted high in the sky, drums were played as
the warriors started to match out riding their horses. "Young men
who gave their lives to run an errand, to go after the Takkas, one of
the most fearsome creatures that roam on this land. Risking their
own lives to return the king's sword, they match out today in front
of everyone as a witness. These young men are brave, for they did
not run away from the call. Some will return as great wizards, some
as great druids, some as great Tesises, some will return disabled,
some might not even return alive at all, and one of them will return
as the king." With a loud voice, the palace general shouted while
lifting the palace army flag.
The palace gates were opened, immediately the horses started
galloping, people cheered and shouted "Warriors, warriors,
warriors." Orion looked at the crowed of people only his eyes to
meet Lylah's, who looked so worried as if it was the last seeing each
other.
As the horses galloped passing the last bridge, the two palace
warriors who lead the way diverted and stopped side wards. The 50
warriors continued their journey south of the palace deep into the
desman forest. At the far end of the road there was corner, "Did you
see that?" Asked Wilden, "Something crossed the road." Added
another warrior. "Hurry, speed up the horses." Said another warrior
who appeared to be arrogant, immediately they sprinted to catch up
with what was in from.
Out of nowhere, something passed Orion near the ear which
happened to be very fast. "What was that?" He asked, before he got