When Darian brought everyone from the army, the Black Bloods who had fled earlier didn't try to block them. So, they all reached the mass of celestial essence left behind by the hundred dead five-circle enemies, along with the dense energy from those with eight circles.
All the Mannaz absorbed that energy, becoming radiant. Soon after, they moved on, managing to cross that line and reach the region of life.
The one they were in had been the second line; since they'd crossed it, the Array would keep that area as a safe zone for a full day.
There, the sun shone again, and the calm, fresh air welcomed them. They were in a forest with spaced trees and simple vegetation.
Darian turned to everyone and ordered the Mannaz to sleep and rest for eight hours. Until...
"Dan... hungry..."
He heard a pleading murmur coming from his shoulder.
