302 Tower of the Sleeper

"Over there."

Focusing on where Wolf pointed, Cristian noticed the distinct roof of a tower emerging from the forest.

"Scouts," he ordered.

"On it," both Alessia and Zelda replied instantly, their voices fading as they vanished from sight to scout ahead.

Retrieving his helm from his void space, Cristian donned it. As the helmet covered his face, his amicable aura vanished, leaving only the calm, composed demeanor of a leader.

Mounting Black, he glanced back to find the others already on their mounts, including Nebula. A faint rise appeared in his lips before he turned his attention forward.

"Let's go." With a click sound, Black surged forward, leading the way.

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Whoosh!

A black mist coalesced into a woman shrouded by a hooded cloak. Squinting her eyes, she mimicked a binocular stance with her fingerless gloved hands.