Chapter 276: Preparation for War
The next day at noon, the group finally arrived.
In the river valley surrounded by mountains, straight plumes of smoke rose. Leo had already led the migrating Stayans in rebuilding their homes here.
This was indeed a suitable place to settle.
Ansu surveyed the surrounding terrain. Militiamen guarded the high ground, and though the watchtowers were crude, they offered a wide view.
The only lower-lying pass, the essential route into the valley from the front, was currently being fortified with simple wooden walls by a large number of people.
The two passed through the walls under construction, seeing busy Stayans everywhere.
“Ah, Morris is back!” a rough voice called out.
Ansu looked in the direction of the voice and saw the large warrior Agger.
He was carrying a huge log, and seeing Ansu return, he grinned. “We’ve all been waiting for you to rejoin! The hero party can’t be without its mage!”