Chapter 186: Heading back home

The crisp morning air bit at their exposed skin as they emerged from the ramshackle tavern. The pre-dawn light cast long shadows that stretched across the cobblestone streets, painting a scene both grim and hopeful. Indra and Edwin, their faces flushed from the events of the night before, exchanged a silent glance, a secret understanding lingering in their eyes. Sir Gareth, ever the optimist, boomed a hearty laugh, shattering the quiet tension. "Well, that was certainly… enlightening," he boomed, his voice tinged with a mischievous glint. Lucian shot him a warning look, but a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. It was good to see some life back in his friend's eyes. Their journey home stretched before them, a long and perilous road back to Englandia. The thrill of the stolen scroll, the promise of Lucian's son, fueled their determination. They packed their meager supplies, a sense of urgency pushing their movements. Leaving the city behind, they ventured back into the wild