บท 271: Triumphant Return

The journey to Westfall Village took two weeks–a full week longer than when we made the trip ourselves. The recently freed villagers were slow and weak, many unable to handle a pace faster than a shuffle. Life in a cage was hard on the body and mind, more so when under the cruel thumb of the Circle of Chains.

By the time we led the twenty or so beastkin into the village, they were exhausted, some looking as though they'd collapse the moment we stopped in the village square. Fortunately, their spirits were restored as friends and family came running, a small crowd gathering to welcome them home.