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Devarius was the first to move. He slid down the hill, away from the horrible sight. Zaviana and Derkas followed him and they all grouped together.
“Well, what do you think?” Devarius asked.
“It isn’t going to be easy,” Zaviana said. “There are a lot of guards down there, as well as the dragon nursery workers.”
“Maybe it’s best if we head back to the city,” Derkas said. “We need to strategize a plan. We can’t go in this blind.”
“That is a good idea,” Devarius said. “As much as I hate to admit it, coming from you.”
Derkas led them back to the city. He waved at the guard on the way inside. The night was quiet, with the exception of the crickets they could hear chirping in the distance.
Derkas spotted the tavern. He led the way, and they stayed close by him, instead of them leading
