Chapter 55
Chapter 55
Tunnel after tunnel, the group went back, Isaac leading them towards the pit. They took a few detours in case the Blood beast tracked them through smell. Shortly before they reached the pit, they encountered another group of skeletons. Just four of them but with Veron’s injury and the constant vigilance sapping at their energy, it was a hard fought battle.
Ailis even received a cut to her shoulder.
“How is it?” Veron asked afterwards. He could tell that at least one of the wounds on his arm had opened or partially opened up again.
Ailis used her healing and then sighed. “Pretty shallow. I’m more annoyed about the damage to my armor.”
Veron nodded. “How long to the exit? I think one of my wounds opened up again.”
She checked him quickly and added some healing.
“Not far. A few more tunnels,” Isaac said. “Let’s hope there are no more battles.”
“Yeah,” Veron said. He was getting more tired. Not just from the gloom and darkness, battles, and danger, but from the healing too. At this point, he was looking forward to a lot of food and a warm bed. It was difficult to focus, and he used his magic to bring him back to the now, to the rock beneath his feet. “We keep going. Not far now. Stay vigilant.” He could tell his words lacked vigor. The others were tired too, except for maybe Elke.