"The lieutenant's team is back! Do you see that?! They finally returned with the elk! It looks so beautiful..."
"He actually managed to do it... no way." One of the onlookers stared at the scene in shock and amazement. He'd been one of the few present in the tavern when Moon had approached the Lieutenant with his bold claim.
He'd been convinced Moon was digging his own grave, that the newcomer's confidence was nothing but arrogance that would get him killed or humiliated. But the newcomer had somehow managed to do exactly what he'd promised.
The crowd parted as the group made their way through the base, the captured elk walking docilely behind them. Whispers followed in their wake, spreading news of the successful capture through the settlement like wildfire.
Moon entered the same building he'd watched the veterans disappear into days before, following Nathaniel through corridors until they reached a private office.
