It was a new beginning when Tanak and his forces left the castle. Ferahon took a deep breath and sighed to relieve herself of the anxiety that had built up. The other Witches with her who had also witnessed the Near-War scene almost had something similar to do.

Ferahon knew it was a new phase in their struggle to survive. With Tanak's new actions, it was now obvious to them that they are now independent. The military pact is dead and buried as long as Ferahon is concerned. She Congratulated herself silently, for not letting Tanak smell the dark magic let alone having access to it.

Now the Witches can...