Chapter 171: Into the Wilds

With the evening passing without incident, Will and Madeen enjoyed their first real morning off in weeks, the former brushing Ohta's ass-length hair as Andrika and Fionnadh worked together to prepare breakfast and Ailbhe stretched her wings and trotted around the area.

"So, what's the plan for when we enter the city...?" asked Ohta, knowing Will well enough to speculate, "I'm guessing we won't be heading for the heartland until you've reclaimed your badge."

"Zoagaard is one of the largest mixed Zoan settlements in the Zoathaar Wilds," remarked Will. "The only place with a larger population is Primalis, so if I'm going to defeat a hundred warriors within two months, I should get most of the Initiates and Practitioners out of the way here. That way, by the time we reach Primalis, the Warchief and the major players in her Warband should be aware of what we can do..."