Thus, the two remaining weeks went by. Cliff spent all his time in the forge, crafting his masterpieces, while Seth stayed by his side—watching, assisting, and even taking the time to learn. He'd always had a soft spot for the artistic side of things, after all.
Now that every item on his endless to-do list was finally checked off, Cliff felt he deserved a day to himself. Just one quiet day to rest before diving headfirst into the long-awaited adventure.
Preparations for departure were unfolding like the rising tension before a storm.
The scattered soldiers, once stationed in the other fortresses across the territory, had finally returned. They arrived in waves — their victory cries and marching footsteps made the city tremble.
