Chapter 9 Shadows Of Betrayal

The woods were still, abnormally still, as Kaiza, Mina, and Oran made their way onward. The effects of the Trial of Fire were still fresh in their minds, a combination of victory and tension. Kaiza took the lead, his hand on the blade of his sword, always on guard. Mina walked closely behind, her gaze sweeping over the trees for any hint of threat. Oran brought up the rear, his face pained. "How much farther until the next trial? Mina asked, interrupting the silence.