It was midday and the soft hum of voices and faint rustling of branches filled the air as Luca and Nyx made their way along the pathway that led toward the large training clearing.
Luca glanced toward Nyx and asked casually, "So, everyone's gathered already?"
Nyx gave him a sly smile.
"Most definitely, Hero. Luna only told a few elves, and by the time she'd finished explaining, it spread through the entire village like wildfire."
"Efficient." Luca said with a grin.
"Oh, more than that." Nyx continued with a teasing lilt. "By the time I passed the bridges earlier, half the village was already there—most up in the trees watching from the platforms, others crowding around the clearing."
"The younger ones are practically vibrating with excitement. They all have their bows out, ready to show off. And honestly…"
She chuckled under her breath.
"I can't blame them. Archery is practically religion to the elves."
