//Chapter 51//
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There was no way or time to go back. If anyone ever came to the tunnel, it will look like some footsteps appeared out of thin air on the floor. Then, they will find the removed stone soil part with insfi stones in it, because it still had the shape of a man made slab, because he couldn't use magic that much close to Rawen. Then they would try to lift it, but will find nothing. They will report this strange phenomenon to the ministers. They will investigate and find-
"Hey, move it." Relach said, snapping in my ear. I almost jumped. "What are you standing there for?"
Everybody looked in my direction. Savin was already watching me carefully. I knew I could not hide it for long, so I said it. "I forgot to cover the tracks on the right."
Everybody paused for a moment. I waited for the insults and blames, chewing my lip.
"Damn," Kylan said. "I also forgot about that.
"Same." Relach said. "And don't curse, kid."
"You shut up, old man." Kylan responded.
I stared at them, slowly smiling. Savin and Resh was also smiling in my direction. I felt a huge burden lift from my shoulders.
"We are bound to find anyways." Resh said. "We stole most of the stones they mined. Covering tracks were just temporary. They will find the missing stones. Even now, they might be looking for us."
I remembered the boy and shuddered. I have to go back to that mine. But it seemes I could not do so anymore.
Savin must have noticed something because he came to my side and took my hand. "Let's get going."
I nodded.
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It didn't took us a long time to arrive on Sermeth again. I half expected to see it all in ruins, but fortunately the farms and houses still looked same. This confirmed my fears of a inside person helping Rawen to attack Elkelyn. Maybe it was more than one. If we were to defend the kingdom, we had to find out them soon.
Savin carried a sack filled with insfi stones on his back. There were ten more sacks stored in one of maze rooms. Nobody bothered to carry them around, since Savin could take them out anytime he wanted. I hoped he would not make a hole in the palace when he met the king.
We went straight to see Kahlee. Kylan looked anxious the entire way. I wanted to comfort him, but did not know how to. So I just quietly followed him as he hurried his steps.
When we went to Darav Hallowburn's house, he also looked anxious. He checked us from head to toe, checking for injuries. "Are you guys alright?" He asked. "Is anybody hurt?"
"No." Kylan's tone was a little sharp. "Where is my sister?"
Darav led us to the previous room. "This way. Keep it down. She is still sleeping."
Kylan shut his mouth immeadietly and followed him inside. We also followed him, except for Relach. He sat on a couch and closed his eyes, as he was in his own house. I ignored him.
Kahlee was still sleeping. Her mouth was stretched in to a peaceful smile. If I didn't see her missing two fingers, I would have mistaken her to be just taking a little nap.
Kylan sat on the chair beside the bed, his head bowed. Kahlee's sword was lying beside her, cleaned and sheathed. I assumed it was Darav who had done that. Kylan took Kahlee's injured hand on his own. His face was frighteningly blank. Zone put a hand on his shoulder, trying to comfort him. Resh signalled me with his head. I nodded. We let them be alone and went back to the living room, Darav following us closely behind.
"Healer came two times after you left." He said. "He told us that she would be sleeping for another four to ten days."
"We can't wait that much." Relach said. "We have to get to the soldiers and distribute the stones as soon as possible. The prince and princess have to train the soldiers to face Elves incase insfi stones fails to protect."
I knew we were all contemplating this. I wanted to stay with her, to tell her that all the monsters were gone, that I killed them. I-
"I will stay." Kylan said, emerging from the room. "You guys, go ahead. I'll catch up with you once she awakens."
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