Riding Toward The Empire III

Lord Leah had barely settled into her seat, brushing splinters off her cloak from the earlier skirmish, when a deafening screech pierced the air.

Around them, more trees uprooted themselves, their movements accompanied by the hideous sound of wood splintering.

Raaaaarrr!!

Phantom Apes descended in droves, their furious roars echoing across the forest as they leapt from branch to branch, their glowing red eyes fixated on the carriage.

Leah clicked her tongue in irritation, her muscles tensing as she prepared to step out again. "Are they going to keep coming? I'll end this once and for all."

But before she could rise, Lord Acheon held out a hand to stop her. "Sit down," he said calmly, his voice steady but commanding. "It's my turn."