Later that evening, after the tension had eased and King Mesha had been properly reinstated on his throne, the Lionara party began preparing to leave. Their mission in Purlit was over. For now.
Nnenna earned more good points though she felt it would have been larger if she and her team were the ones who directly stopped King Eglon's tyranny.
Ding!
"You cared for your third brother and helped save his fiancé's family from death. You earn 300 good points!"
"You fought with valor almost to death just to complete your mission. You earn 100 good points!"
Daylight flashed away like it was on a journey to a far country. The skies were darker than usual, like even the heavens were exhausted from the day's events.
Abuchi lingered beside Ruth, eyes troubled. He didn't want to part with her, not yet, but he also had no choice. Their family had to return home, and fast. There was still much to do.
The official coronation of Somto as king.
The public announcement of their father's death.
