Golden light collided with evil energy, and the terrifying energy waves spread outward.
The giant eagle was blown off balance, spinning several times in the air before hastily flapping its wings to stabilize itself.
Alon tightly gripped the back of the giant eagle's neck, and only after it stabilized did he stand up, looking at the familiar figure ahead.
"Clan Leader!"
Alon shouted in surprise, not expecting that the Clan Leader had actually come along.
"Hm."
Nodolin nodded slightly, his gaze penetrating the evil energy barrier, a trace of sorrow and grief appearing in his eyes upon seeing the face inside.
Kaelan, his childhood acquaintance, though they belonged to different tribes, often met at the semiannual inter-tribal exchanges. Over the centuries, the two had become close friends, playing significant roles in each other's lives.
However, just a few years ago, Kaelan suddenly disappeared during the war with the Dark Elves, never to be heard from again.
