100 Skeletons

"So how about it?" Edmund asked, hearing the two whisper to themselves but not hearing what. "Have you talked it over?"

"We will do it." Obsi said. "A magical academy sounds like quite an interesting experience." She got close to Zell and started to whisper. "If the demons are attacking this city, it is quite possible the devils are behind it. Which would mean your former wife is here. Enrolling in their mortal school is the best way for us to make contacts while making contacts."

Zell nodded in agreement.

The wagon continued on its path and slowly the lush green fields were replaced with scorched earth and desolate ground. The change was stark and sudden.

"Welcome to the kingdom of the lost." Edmund said. "At least that is what we call it now. It's so sad that all this happened so quickly. Looking at it again. I can't in good conscience leave you young adventurers here. That would be consigning you to death, for a quick profit.