Chapter 56: The Harpy's Plea    

~WhoOosHh!~

A powerful gust of wind surged through the trees, rustling the leaves violently as something massive stirred above them.

Horizon's hand instinctively went to the hilt of his scimitar. "Looks like they heard you." he told Nyx.

"Perfect. We'll round them up and wipe them out, once and for all. After that, there won't be any need to share this territory with anyone," she told him back.

The builders froze, eyes wide in terror as dark shadows moved across the sky, blotting out the last rays of sunlight.

The sound of wings flapping echoed through the clearing as several harpies descended from the treetops, their screeches piercing the air.

Druger's face drained of color. "Gods . . . they're here!"

Von stepped forward, unshaken. "Let's be calm and listen to what they want first."