章 168: Ambush

Although the book didn't provide any information about the appearances of Dark Elves, Desmond couldn't help but speculate that perhaps they had darker skin. This assumption stemmed from his extensive exposure to novels, games, and films in his old world. As a result, he estimated the likelihood of Shelty being a Dark Elf to be a mere 1%, in his opinion.

*grumble*

At that very moment, the carriage came to a halt. Despite the presence of a shock absorption spell within the magical carriage, Desmond and Laura still sensed the subtle shifts in motion that indicated its movement or stoppage.

The carriage trembled abruptly, as did the ground beneath it. Simultaneously, the sounds of royal soldiers shouting filled the air. Instead of mere screams or regular shouts, Desmond perceived these vocalizations as more akin to war cries, traditional signals that precede the commencement of battle.