Time passed, and the month came to an end.
However, there were no signs of Cael, and Marcus marked it like he marked other events in his life. Though he kept track of the time, he felt nothing for Cael.
To him, Cael was just another warrior.
Even so, the group couldn't help but mention his name since he was their sole source of information. Without him, there would be no news about the monster civilization.
"Dead," Thomas said, his tone flat, just like his expression. "Or Captured."
"Or he deserted us," Elara scoffed.
Upon hearing her, Marcus turned to look at her. "You think so?"
"I don't know. But that's rather the point of sending someone to look, isn't it?"
Marcus considered her words before lifting his gaze to find her again. "Then you should go and confirm it."
Elara's mouth twitched almost as if she had axed her own foot.
"Me?" Her voice was sharp, almost as if she were in disbelief and unwilling.
