Finally, after a long ride, ther Ayan'renai arrived at the column, wounded, bleeding, tired. Some had died, but it was necessary for defending the convoy. Nicanor sighed and dispatched groups of them to guard the rears. He also made a group of 10 men who needed to stay behind and watch for any Fel Hounds. Suddenly, the Emperor on his seat arrived.
''Well well..'' he said bittered. ''I could expect this from you, Nicanor. Failing to defend our city, failing to defend your comrades and now we're being hunted by Demons! How predictable.''
Nicanor gave him a deadly glare which scared the Emperor. ''I have fought! I have done all I could, and yet you are scolding at me!? Go back to your tent, silly fool! This is the true work and all I have could done!''
The Emperor wanted to react, furious, but noticed much soldiers stood behind Nicanor, looking ferocious and also angry. The King grunted and left.