It was with the consent of this old Knight that Ben went to seek allegiance to Princess Griffeyn. Though Pallas himself was unwaveringly loyal to Count Jandener, deep down, he leaned more towards the Royalists. He hoped his personal disciple would embark on the path to assist Erune in restoring its rightful heritage.
After the Scout finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment and added, "How could Captain Kaglis be ambushed? When he led us, we never once fell for the tricks of those cunning mountain people."
The Scouts fell silent; the situation was too bizarre.
But the old soldier waved his hand, "I have a suggestion; let's split into two groups. You take the message back to Lord Pallas, while we continue forward and try our luck in Fir City."
"That's too risky," a young Scout protested.
"No Scout avoids risks," the old soldier waved his hand again. "I hold the highest rank here. Follow my orders: you all return, just leave two people with me."
