Aiden was still resting in the cave. He turned his head to the side and looked at the ice wall at the cave's entrance.
Because it was night, he could see the red glow coming from behind the ice wall. He guessed that it was the villagers who were suspicious of their arrival.
Even so, none of them were brave or strong enough to destroy the wall. Aurora's strength was better than those who did not learn magic, even stronger than the Acolyte or early Adept tier mages.
"She's recovered," Aurora told her, stepping away from Rachel.
Rachel woke up, looking silently to the side, precisely at Aurora who had healed her. Then she flew forward and perched on Aiden's shoulder.
"Hey, how you doing?" asked Aiden, rubbing the black dragon's head.
It closed its eyes, as if enjoying the gentle touch of Aiden's hand. Aurora walked over to them, the hatred in her heart slowly fading at the sight of Rachel.
