Dominic and John raced through the woods, checking for more signs of intruders as they made their way to the Barony.
If there was one group led by cultists, there might be more. And they may have been targeting Dominic and the Princess again, not just randomly attacking travellers.
It didn't take a genius to figure out that these were most likely part of the same force that had attacked Cygnia, perhaps ones who had escaped, or one of the forces that was successful.
But neither found any sign. It was as if the whole horde of Ogres had simply appeared out of thin air, or had been following the overgrown road without damaging the surrounding trees. Which would be very unusual for Ogres.
The Manor the Princess had chosen was not far, and on the same side of the estate as the attack.
However, it was also one of the least damaged buildings, as the battle had occurred in the fields and the force had been called to the Earl's estate before they could loot much.
