The journey back to Sacrifice's domain was an awkward one.
Der, powered by the highest cultivation among the three, dashed through thousands of miles in complete silence. His demeanor had also changed. His once straight and stern posture had sagged, as his shoulders dropped an inch. Had either of his companions traveled ahead of him, they would have been able to see traces of fear on his face, alternated by fits of alertness. For the last several hours his body had charged forward, deaf to Roley's constant attempts at striking conversation, but his ears were vigil.