As Lance's words hung in the air, a massive roar shattered the tension. The dragon unfurled its wings. It rose into the air, its voice echoing in their minds.
"You have nothing to fear. I, Aelyndra, will stand with you. Together, we will show these Demons who is prey."
Her roar rippled through the camp, shaking the ground beneath them. Cheers erupted from the soldiers, their voices rising in defiance of the darkness that surrounded them. The sight of the dragon alone had brought an even brighter ray of hope to the gathered army.
There was no need to explain the intricacies of everything to the masses, not this time at least, this situation was peculiar and left them no time. These demons had not exactly surrounded them intentionally, they were just in the way, and so would get trampled. Either way, they were going to protect and fight for their safety.
