Joining the Hunt!

Moments later, the captain and his men galloped forward on horseback, five pack horses kicking up dust as they rode in pairs.

Meanwhile, William carried his trusty "hoe," but instead of following on horseback, he transformed into a black crow and soared toward the border town. He wasn't just scouting; this was the vanguard.

Flying nearby, Chris danced through the air, shouting with glee. "So this is what it feels like to look down from above! This is amazing!"

William sighed, clearly unimpressed. "Stay still, and stop moving around. Focus."

While William had sharp eyesight and enhanced vision thanks to the magic wolf path, it couldn't compare to Chris's [Clairvoyance] skill, which gave her an unparalleled view of the battlefield. That's why he'd brought her, she was essentially his human telescope.