Bab 185: Onwards

I only let my emotions show once I was far enough away. Far enough so they wouldn't see me. Far enough, so they wouldn't notice.

And once I'd done that, I pulled myself together and flew back to the Torchlight woods. Naturally, I arrived rather early. Luhen wouldn't be here for another two days. I pondered a moment – what was the best way to pass the time? 

I closed my eyes as I floated above the forest. Where was the nearest powerful cursed monster? I didn't have to wait long – I felt the corrupted demonic magic almost immediately. It was to the north, past my alcove, near the mountains in the distance.

I beat my wings and allowed the wind to carry me. It didn't take long for me to reach my goal – a cave at the foot of the towering mountain. I landed on a nearby hill to rest for a moment. I could feel the cursed power in there.

What was it, I wondered? What could this cursed monster be?