Chapter 46: Waiting for Casser

"Casser's been gone a long time," said Eldion. "You don't think he got lost, do you?"

"You're forgetting that he's a good tracker, Eldion. He can find his way even in this jungle," replied Wen.

"I don't know. It's just strange that it's taking him too long," said Eldion.

Eldion looked at the sky from the window, lost in his own thoughts. He recalled how valiantly Alanca fought the two men who came to the temple. She seemed determined to protect her home from the invaders. Could it also be the reason that she attacked them when they entered the ancient temple city? She saw them as invaders and was merely trying to defend her home. She seemed protective of that statue that the two men took from the central tower. How was Alanca connected to that statue?

Then, Eldion returned his gaze to Wen who was sitting next to Alanca.

"Do you think she'll be alright?" asked Eldion, referring to Alanca.

"She had taken quite a beating from Lankko and Enzir," said Wen, shaking her head slowly. "I have p