Commander Eldric was tired after a night of riding the horse around, so that morning he decided to keep a gentle pace. He thought that since the other person was only following him from a distance, everything should be fine.
Unexpectedly, as he was getting closer to the temporary camp, his horse was attacked, causing him to fall.
He traveled with a sword, but before he could get up and draw it, one man jumped down from a tree and another appeared behind him.
"Who are you?" Commander Eldric asked. No matter how scared or panicked he was at that moment, he still tried to calm down and put on a brave front. He felt this was the only way he might have a chance to escape.
The other party was strong, and fighting head-on might not bring him any advantage.
"There is no need for you to know who we are. We'll let you go as soon as you tell us where to find the princess," one of the men said. His face was covered, so no one could tell what he looked like or read his expression.
