The road back to Windspire Cliffs felt different the second time.
They rode in silence atop two rented steeds, the clop of hooves muffled by the packed dirt and the occasional breeze that swept through the tall grass. Elandra shrank behind them, swallowed by rolling hills and distant treelines. Ahead, the familiar sharp silhouettes of Windspire jutted into the sky like broken fingers. The air grew colder with each hour.
Lyra rode a pace ahead, her silver hair tied back this time, swaying slightly with the rhythm of the horse beneath her. She didn't speak much—not since they accepted the subjugation quest. Her focus was sharper now. Intent.
Inigo, meanwhile, adjusted his coat and checked his system notifications silently.
[Quest Accepted: Wyvern Subjugation – Confirmed Nest]
[Objective: Eliminate threat. Bonus for complete nest clearance.]
[Advance Payment: 2 Gold Coins – Received]
[Inventory Access – Available]
[Token Balance: 3205]
