•| SAPPHIRE
I had no idea what game Kaiden was playing right now, but if he wanted to test me, then I’d gladly play along.
My grip on my sword tightened as I tried to block out the noises around me. His warriors were smart—too smart, and seriously, I don’t blame them, given that Kaiden was as cunning as a fox. It was only normal, but I needed to focus.
Needed to find that last warrior with the elixir.
Defeating the other three had been a breeze. I can totally do this. I’ve handled much worse situations than this one.
With that, I took a deep breath, trying to focus. I tightened my grip on my sword, blocking out the noise, the shouting, and the stomping. I let my instincts take over. My pulse slowed, my vision sharpened.
Somewhere close, I heard the faint crunch of a boot against dirt
