Chapter 84: The Illiad (1)
It had been several days since Vikir had returned to Balak's village.
The Red Death had been completely uprooted, but its aftermath was far from over.
Though freed from the horrors of the plague, many were weak from dehydration and upset stomachs, and much nourishment was needed for the sick.
So the unaffected warriors hunted hard for food for their families and friends.
Vikir and Aiyen were among them.
"...shhh. Found it."
Aiyen was the first to spot the prey.
Bikir's senses were sharpened, and he knew where it was.
Two years ago, when Aiyen would say, "Look, there it is!" and point to it with his finger, Bikir would say, "Where? I don't see it.
But now Vikir is almost as good at spotting prey as Aiyen.
The prey Vikir and Aiyen have their eyes on is one they've met before.