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Tess sighed loudly as Ryu finished. Things were a lot more complicated than she had anticipated. She noticed Raiyla staring at her, and Tess returned a brief puzzled look, before distracting herself with a small bug that scurried near her hand. Tess pondered their options for a while. They could hide, but how long would that work? Sooner or later the Dark Elenian's would raid every safe spot in the world. Waiting for the enemy wouldn't solve a thing.

As soon as news about Rivercliff broke out, morale would be extremely low amongst the soldiers. Many of them would need a beacon of hope. Tess dreaded when this time would come, but she had the light gem. She had to try her hardest, even if it would kill her inside. This war had to be stopped at all costs.

"We should go to the capital." She finally suggested. "That way our armies and the King can know exactly what happened in Rivercliff and the enemies tactics. Besides, I think people could use the hope. Whats more to raise morale rather than to see the six gem wielders ready to fight the war and protect people? Plus it..., you know, offers the most protection for us. I know it's far away, but right now it's the only option that doesn't get us killed as far as I can see."