"The cut is too clean," an elf uttered while examining the centaurs' corpses.
"The weapon that was used against them was a piece of art. Its sharpness is the real deal," added another.
Then, their conversation came to a temporary halt when a few other elves arrived at the scene. Crescent was included with them along with four royal guards, ensuring her safety outside their territory.
"My Lady, this way," the same man who informed the princess about the carnage said.
He guided them towards the exact location and showed them around.
The grass was drenched in blood, and a foul metallic stench lingered in the open air. Even the towering trees had a drop of blood on their roots and trunk.
Crescent averted her gaze and closed her eyes upon seeing the bloodied corpses. She couldn't bring herself to look at the gory scene, as she didn't want to upset her stomach.
