The following morning, Hannah and Aaron set off to go to the cave and get those crystals. Ariana’s parting message was a request for the bats as well.
“I could use them in some potions.” She shrugged.
Aaron only raised an eyebrow. They took their horses and skirted through the forests. Twice, they saw some knights seemingly patrolling the borders. Near the afternoon, they actually got spotted. They were only half-way to the cave.
“State your name and your purpose. How dare you trespass in our lands?”
Hannah gave Aaron a glance. It would be better not to tell the truth. They might create a misunderstanding between the southwest and the north. They don’t want to be responsible for a war.
Aaron scanned their surroundings. There were eight knights around them. Hopefully, no more is co
