Chapter 40 The Bandits' Path

• The camp buzzed with uneasy murmurs. The packs were preparing to march, but the next step was not a unanimous decision. To the north, the abandoned valleys and dense forests hid human bandit shelters: ruthless raiders, experts at killing out of necessity or pleasure. The shortest path... was also the most feared.
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• "You're insane if you think we'll cross through there," Daelan growled, his voice low, firm, sharp as a well-honed blade. His violet eyes, always intense, glowed with restrained fury as he faced Zephir.