The lingering rays of the setting sun gilded Black Stone Territory in a warm, golden light. Baofeng's nimble figure cut through the sky like an arrow loosed from its bow, landing in the castle's courtyard.
Moonlight leaped gracefully from Baofeng's back, shook out its shimmering silver fur, and with an elegant, feline gait, expertly found a sunny corner to curl up in. It narrowed its pale golden eyes and let out a lazy yawn.
Raylo vaulted down.
"My Lord."
A castle attendant was already waiting by his side.
"Lords Alex, Bolin, and Monk have arrived. Should I summon them?"
"Wait until Ed returns."
After returning to the castle, Raylo went over his recent plans and strategies for the coming war.
As dusk fell, a sudden, great clamor erupted from outside the castle. The sounds of hooves, Knights shouting, and a deep, powerful, low roar rose and fell, as if a pack of monsters was approaching.
Raylo's brow furrowed slightly as he walked to the window and looked out.
