The fighting gradually moved forward and deeper, further from the main force. Stronger beasts naturally gathered further inside the forest.
Which suited all three perfectly. The ordinary beasts stopped being interesting rather quickly. Atheline intentionally left most of them behind since the ordinary hunters needed opportunities too. There was no point stealing every kill.
Instead, they focused on the larger targets; the corrupted beasts and dangerous ones. The creatures responsible for most casualties.
Hours passed of continuous fighting, but none seemed to care or tire. The forest gradually changed and the cheerful sounds of battle faded behind them.
The snow deepened, visibility reduced as the familiar dark fog started to fully cover them, the trees grew larger and more twisted the deeper they moved. Soon only distant echoes remained.
Simion finally noticed.
"We've gone pretty far."
Atheline nodded.
"Yep."
Prince Lucifer shrugged.
"It's not that big of a deal, is it?"
