Returning Back

Craig's grin widened, the dark golden sheen in his eyes glinting with amusement as he looked at his breathless Guardian Knight.

"What do you think happened here, Ser Hughway?" Craig asked casually, tilting his head toward the carnage surrounding them.

Ser Hughway stared at the grisly scene for a long, heavy moment.

He took in the scorched earth, the splintered iron-wood trunks, and the seven butchered Three-Headed Rhinos—their hides torn open, bones crushed, and black blood pooled thick enough to coat the soles of his boots.

He took a deep, steadying breath, letting out a long exhale that rattled his visor.

"It appears a chaotic, brutal battle transpired here, my Lord," Ser Hughway answered, his voice tight with lingering shock.

Craig nodded approvingly, his smirk remaining intact. "And who do you believe emerged victorious?"