Devouring Darkness

The sun blazed high overhead giving off dazzling, vibrant light, but only rolling plains of wild grass and empty fields could be seen in any direction. Temin glanced up at the sky and frowned. The sun had only just reached its crest in the sky and begun its daily descent down to the western horizon.

  “How much farther is it to Seteal, we’ve already been walking for days?”

  “Not quite, Temin, it’s only been about a day since the carriage was attacked. I thought you’d appreciate the chance to stretch your legs, now that we’re no longer stuck in that stuffy old thing.”

  “You don’t seem surprised that those demons attacked us, Master Rin.”

  “Well, to be honest it’s not that surprising. We’re out here at the edge of civilization because demons have been attacking people; I'm actually glad they attacked us and not some unsuspecting