Arondil was furious with Nidia, but more so than that, he deeply regretted his own misjudgment. She had innocent, clear eyes, and he believed in her inherent goodness because of them. One's appearance and character could deceive others, but the truth struck him like a punch on the face. Dragons truly were creatures of evil!
The night had fallen completely by the time he reached Shadowvale, but the ranger did not have to rely on his vision to discern the direction. Since the three-man party had taken refuge here, he had traversed every inch of this land, trying to help them overcome their hardships, deceiving Heidemann to divert his pursuit and even appearing personally to guide Nidia in surviving through the harsh winter. However, all of his efforts were in vain. He should never have trus
