During the stormy days, while waiting for the messenger raven, the knight fruitlessly tried to understand the motives and plans of the rebels, but their intentions remained hidden behind an impenetrable veil of mystery, beyond the reach of his mind, exhausted by shift work.
At least, the princess was aware of the current state of affairs, and the mere knowledge of this was enough to warm the heart of the mountain man.
The only important goal for their small detachment now was to reach their destination with minimal losses, which they were now trying to achieve. Of course, if the sharp-eared captain had decided to get rid of unnecessary witnesses, their precautions would only have delayed the inevitable for a short time, but that is human nature – to desperately cling to hope everywhere and always.
And now, turning to the faceless goddess of fortune, Klin finished reading the expedition journal he had borrowed from an ally.