They walked several kilometers before finally reaching the spot where the Earthworm's burrow had been found.
The group hid behind a large tree, setting their things on the ground.
"I swear, if we didn't still need this thing..." Kase glared at the ram dangling from his grip.
The animal had given him no end of trouble.
The ram did the opposite of everything he wanted. In the end, Kase gave up and just carried the beast, getting kicked several times for his trouble.
After enjoying Kase's predicament for a moment, Colin's focus returned to the task at hand.
He leaned against the large tree and peered ahead.
The area ahead looked unremarkable—just a peaceful corner of the forest.
Gnarled roots, a natural grove of trees, the occasional shrub... nothing about the surroundings seemed out of the ordinary.
Colin was certain that if he and Kase had come here alone, they would have charged straight in without a second thought for any threats from below.
