Chapter 18 - Recovery (1/2)

A week later the most critically wounded man was now stable and the least were now on their feet again much to the delight of the men at having a capable healer, morale was high as they approached the end of the rock forest.

Progress was slow going, they should have reached the end of the rock forest a few days ago, but it was extended a week for rest and recovery.

Vott not wanting to lose any more men gave plenty of time for Theoric to heal them back up at the risk of being reprimanded by command for not making progress.

Theoric sat in a cave, listening to the crackling of the nearby fire set just outside as he rested from his last healing round. He got much better at concentrating the power which helped speed up the healing process when focused on one, but the drain was no less on his stamina.

Vott came in and sat beside him staring intently at the fire- ”We can't delay any longer, scouts have found an outpost just outside the rock forest which we'll have to attack and report as soon as possible, any longer and we'll have problems.”

Theoric with eyes closed said- ”By tomorrow I should be able to heal the last few to at least allow them to hobble around and look for cover while we work.”

Vott- ”That's good, you rest up and be prepared if you run out of stamina with the healing you'll have to hang back and guard them.”

Vott seeing him not reply squinted his eyes at him- ”You are planning to give your best at healing them tomorrow right?”

Theoric opening one eye to look at Vott before closing it again and said- ”That depends, do you want a capable fighter that can prevent more deaths, injuries or do you want me to stay here and babysit.”

Vott grew quiet as he thought about it, he certainly didn't want any more deaths, but he hated the idea of completely abandoning the wounded alone, although there were only 3 men left who couldn't fight at the moment.

”Alright, do as you said, let them at least be able to hobble around should they hear enemies approaching and have to change position for whatever reason.” Looking over to Theoric, he saw his words fall on deaf ears as Theoric was now asleep.

Sighing to himself he did one last check on the night watch and proceded to join him in dreamland.

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Theoric was up early in the morning as the sun just peaked, the warmth of its light was refreshing after a freezing night.

He strolled on over to the last of the wounded and began healing them, holding just enough back so he would have energy to spare for the fight to come.

The men coming out of their semi-coma state were greatly appreciative of his kind efforts as they were keenly aware of what he's been doing for them.

Thanking him as they sat up for the first time in a week, managing to move around some to get used to the pain that they might have to deal with later should it be necessary.

Vott wandered on over after giving out orders with a grin on his face at seeing his men doing better.