"Afterward, we may blame ourselves for many things," she whispered as she walked toward Lan Feng and Yan Xiaobao, placing a hand on their shoulders. "Although we made a mistake, these beasts fought knowing they might die in this war. Losing them is a misfortune, but they fought bravely. Never see them as beasts we killed, but as beasts who defeated the enemy." Her eyes glistened as she spoke. Yan Xiaobao understood that her words were as much for herself as they were for him, yet they comforted him greatly. Lan Feng nodded as well. He, too, knew this was not the time to question anyone's decisions.
"Search the entire room!" Yan Xiaobao shouted, and all the beasts began looking high and low to see if any Crusaders had been left behind. After the search, it was clear there were none. They had once managed to capture the Emperor by following his scent, but now it was impossible since the Crusaders hadn't left a single trace or footprint on the ground.
