**
The next morning.
Because of the events of the previous night, which could easily have turned disastrous, all morning work at the campsite was temporarily suspended.
Elke, the head maid, went to the soldiers' tent to get an update, then dismissed the servants gathered there.
Elenora had been in a meeting with the family retainers since morning, and Tarmin saw soldiers carry off the still nearly insensible Dinaheim and disappear into the barracks.
The atmosphere was ominous and chaotic, but it gave Tarmin a chance to regroup during the day.
Inside their tent, embers from last night's fire still sent ashes drifting into the air.
Tarmin laid his equipment out on the table and checked it, planning to replace his bowstring while he had the chance.
However,
“Um, Enya?”...
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