Quest Preparations

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CHAPTER 424

~Zara's POV~

Kaid sighed beside me, rubbing the back of his neck. "Serpent Cranes, Forbidden Bog, and then the Dragons," he muttered. "Sounds like a damn fairy tale from hell."

I shot him a look. "If you're backing out, now's the time."

He snorted. "Please…" he drawled dramatically. "I said I'd help, and I meant it. But you better pray your ex appreciates the lengths you're going to for him."

I smirked. "I don't need his appreciation. I need his life."

Kaid's expression shifted, something indistinct passing over his features before he nodded. "Then, let's not waste any more time."

Siona raised her hands, and a map appeared between us—a glowing projection of the lands we were about to cross.