บท 249: Path

The long and tiring escape culminated into a tense break. The stress and exhaustion accumulated after spending seven days in the cells and running for entire hours almost made the soldiers faint now that they had the chance to relax. 

Khan hated the idea of sleeping, but he had remained awake for too long. A short nap wouldn't allow him to recover completely, but it wouldn't hurt either, especially since his hands also needed some attention.

The slightly damp environment felt welcoming while Khan walked among the trees and found an isolated spot close to the main group. Sitting on the layer of red-brown leaves that covered the ground was almost natural for him. Falling asleep turned out to be easy now that he didn't have to be in a cramped warm room.