Chapter 373: Preparations For War
The moment the Bone Skull delegation disappeared beyond the valley entrance, the oppressive atmosphere finally eased.
"Father…"
Anya rushed toward her father and threw herself into his arms.
Fridleif gently patted his daughter's trembling back, but his grim expression did not soften.
His eyes were still locked on the path where Skarn had vanished.
After a long moment, the towering chieftain slowly released his daughter. He turned around and looked directly at Rhain, Lyra, Karsten and the three mercenaries standing at the edge of the square.
There was shame written across his broad features.
"Benefactors," Fridleif said, his voice heavy, "I must beg your forgiveness."
Rhain raised an eyebrow. "Forgiveness?"
