"Marin has promoted you to the position of group leader." Haden's words settled heavily in the hut.
Lara and Rion blinked a few times, and their smiles cracked as the meaning behind his words unfurled in their heads.
Lara shot up from the fur bed and snapped, "What are you talking about?!"
She pointed her slender finger at Rion and continued furiously, "Group leader? He is just sixteen years old!! How can one even suggest something so stupid? Has he gone mad?!"
Haden placed a hand on her shoulder and explained calmly, "Our son is the one who saved everyone. He is the one who fought The Remnant."
His gaze shifted towards Rion, and he continued, "The tribe is drowning in sorrow. Marin wants you to reignite their determination and turn their sorrow into fuel for the battle next year... He wants you to become their new hero."
"I see..." Rion nodded and mumbled as his thoughts churned.
Seeing her son's troubled expression, Lara bit her lips and glared at Haden before storming out.
