Chapter 67: DOMINION OF THE CENTAURS (2)

"This is centaur territory," Gillian muttered in a dark, foreboding tone, his jaw tight as if even speaking the words caused discomfort. "Centaur?" Xina's eyes lit up with curiosity, oblivious to the sudden shift in tension from both Gillian and Archer. "You mean those mythical creatures with the bodies of horses?" Her voice was filled with wonder, a stark contrast to the hardened expressions of the two zamudas beside her. Neither Gillian nor Archer shared her excitement. Their faces grew more serious, hyperaware of their surroundings, but Xina remained lost in her imaginative reverie, picturing grand, majestic creatures galloping through an enchanted forest. She didn’t notice how tense the atmosphere had become until an uncomfortably long silence passed without either of them answering her. "Wait, what’s wrong? Are they dangerous?" Xina tilted her head, her confusion breaking through her wonder. "Do they... eat people?" The question came out half-joking, but the lack of laughter fr