Guarded Hearts

Kael, we should designate shifts for the watch. Rotate who sleeps and who stays on guard," Laris suggested. "There's no telling what might be lurking nearby, especially with how quiet it's become. Monsters could be waiting for us to let our guard down."

Esten, who had been sitting nearby, nodded. His face was pale from exhaustion, but his eyes remained sharp. "I agree," he said. "The jungle's silence is unsettling. We don't know how many of them are out there."

Kael paused for a moment. He glanced over the remaining knights and let out a sigh. "You're right. We can't afford to take chances. But we also can't wear ourselves out completely. We need to make sure the rotations are balanced."