Eventually, Ren and the others broke away from the armies after the meeting was adjourned. What surprised him most was that Sebastian chose to walk with them instead of staying with the NPC troops.
It wasn't hard to guess why.
If Meriyaah had truly entrusted something precious to Sebastian—and Evie was her successor—then it made sense that the guardian of nature preferred to remain among familiar ties rather than stand with strangers he had no connection with.
To Ren, this was great news. With Sebastian tagging along, they were practically guaranteed extra healing and support during the upcoming fight.
"Isn't it safer near the armies?" Ragnar muttered as soon as they stepped out of the shielded circle. The moment they emerged, the players' eyes followed them—like predators scenting blood.
