The Ruins of Hilbram

Meanwhile, three miles away from the former village of Hilbram, the Silvaran army started preparing their counter-offensive. They began building a temporary village to the northwest of the enemy.

The two leaders of this army were Royal Knight Bernard.

He left the king's side to serve during this battle beside the half-goliath Barbatos.

Barbatos didn't seem to have much action since the end of the search for Prince Valos ended in vain; however, watching the south, his body trembled with a faint smile showing under his plate helmet, a rare occurrence.

"Barbatos, are you excited to fight your old friend and rival again?"

"Sieg strong, magnificent warrior."

Bernard could only let his smile twitch at this simple but powerful man. He would lose if he fought against him alone, yet the big guy seemed to respect Bernard, which led to a strange friendship that had grown over the years.

"Lorem?"