David quickly took Sofia away from the ruins, his heart full of worry and anger.
While tending to Sofia, he discovered a shocking secret from the fragments of her memory: the Eternal Night Council had already infiltrated the upper ranks of the Ashen Expedition.
This meant that every move they made could be anticipated by the enemy in advance.
As night fell, David sat by the campfire, staring at the unconscious Sofia.
The firelight shone on his resolute face, and an unyielding gleam flickered in his eyes.
He knew the road ahead would only get tougher, but there was no way back.
To protect this land and all innocent lives, they had to keep moving forward.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight pierced the clouds and shone down on this time-worn Earth, David was already prepared.
He gently woke Sofia. The two of them shared a smile, their eyes filled with determination and courage.
