Side Story Chapter 88. Demon and Justice (6)
“How long has it been since the First Lord left?”
“Half a quarter of an hour.”
“Good. It’s time we start moving.”
Yang Baekho led the way, with Lee Cheonsang and Gwi Chang behind him.
The remaining Yaksha quietly followed the three.
Although they were trekking along a mountain path, it was so silent and secretive that one wouldn’t think such a large group was on the move.
Yet the atmosphere was different.
With eyes burning fiercely and determination in their steps, the Yaksha looked like the very demons the Central Plains feared.
“How long have we walked?”
“Don’t you regret it?”
The sudden question made Lee Cheonsang and Gwi Chang look at Yang Baekho.
“You mean leaving the wounded behind at the base?”
Only three among the seriously injured had survived.
Lee Cheonsang left three intact soldiers at the base to take care of the wounded.
The remaining number of Yaksha in the First Army was sixty-seven.
“I don’t regret it.”
“You saw their eyes.”
“...”
“They were full of longing, weren’t they?”
“Is that so?”
“The three seriously wounded were from the Third Squad, right?”
“Yes.”
Yang Baekho even knew exactly where they belonged in the ranks.
“Because of that Yeon Chisang fellow, the Third Squad seemed quite timid. But thanks to this battle, it seems they’ve fully blossomed.”
“...”