Just thinking about it made Ethan feel a little helpless—and honestly, kind of heavy-hearted.
"If I'd known it'd turn out like this, I wouldn't have let Isaryne go back… Who knows if she'll even make it back in time to help us!"
Sure, Isaryne was a Firebird Hero—fast as hell—but even with her speed, going from the first floor of the Dungeon back to her roost, and then rushing all the way to Emerald Castle… that'd take at least two days, minimum. And by then? This war might already be over.
In other words, the upcoming battle would most likely fall entirely on Emerald Castle's shoulders.
And that… was definitely not good news.
But it was too late to change anything now. All he could do was grit his teeth and push through.
"Auremax…" Ethan turned toward him.
"My Lord, your command?" Auremax responded respectfully.
