Chapter 41. Expedition

~One year ago~

This is a story about a damsel who committed a sin and suffered dire consequences—consequences that she would endure for the rest of her days until she was saved by her knight in shining armor.

One year before the Valtorian attack on the western city of Andreia, Prince Damian, Moriah, and the soldiers under their command set out on an expedition. Damian’s troop had grown significantly over the course of a year because of his efforts in helping his father erect military bases all over Sun-World. He had made friends and allies, but he had equally made enemies.

Camps where Valtorian soldiers resided were scattered across the desert land, each one with the duty of waiting and watching to see if one of the Heptagon kingdoms or rebels would make a move.

After days on the sandy road, Damian and his troop arrived at one of the camps to rest for the night. They were almost out of water and food, so they had to stop by to pick up some more before continu