"And so, that is the just of it..." Steve concluded with a bleak look in his eyes.
A dark silence stretched between the people gathered under a broken roof, providing them with shelter from tej crimson moonlight.
"Knowing all this now isn't going to change anything, is it?" Gilead said with an annoyed frown etched into his face.
Steve sighed and shook his head,
"Most likely not. But—"
Lukas tutted, "To think the only thing reason we aren't all already in the ground is because of this. How amusing."
Gilead turned to Steve,
"If you are right, then that means those we left behind in Valestorm are in trouble."
Steve nodded. He paused for a moment then explained,
"Right now, a huge portion of the main army is headed towards Valestorm from the opposite direction. It is too late to bring the shield dome back in order so we will have to accost them on their way. Even if iteans putting all our lives in danger..."
Leah groaned as he massaged her temples,
