CHAPTER NINETEEN
Six days later, Neej-An was becoming a competent one-handed warrior. Though his endurance was still far from what it was prior to his injury, he was healing remarkably well. Riley was not so much amazed by Neej-An’s progress, but by the way his attitude had completely reversed. Sélantu were apparently very impulsive and changeable creatures.
“We should reach the village of Osto-riima before nightfall,” Toshin said during their noontime meal. “This is the eve of summer. We'll start summer proper tomorrow when we reach the plains.”
“What do we do when we reach the plains?” Riley asked.
Toshin shrugged. “That question will probably be answered once we arrive at the settlement.”
“I don't like this,” Brian said, scowling. “I mean, I don't know what's going on or why. First
