Reborn as Demon Sorcerer

RADS 131. War Impact

With their quickbirds at the ready, Sam and Lyra embarked on their journey to the next village. The path was faint and barely discernible against the desolate landscape, indicating that travel between villages was not a frequent occurrence in the Blighted Plains. The terrain was rough, with patches of withered grass and twisted shrubs that seemed to claw at them as they passed. The air was heavy with an unnatural stillness, and the sky remained perpetually overcast, casting a gloomy pall over the land.

The quickbirds, with their vibrant plumage and powerful legs, were swift and agile. However, handling them proved to be a challenge. Sam managed to keep his bird steady, but Lyra struggled at first, her quickbird bucking and darting unpredictably.

"Easy, there," Lyra murmured, trying to soothe the creature. "I'm not going to hurt you."

Sam watched her with a mixture of concern and amusement. "Need some help?" he called over, his quickbird trotting steadily beside hers.

Lyra shook her he