"Well, I guess we found them." I point to the stone rubble.

There's a massive swarm. It's busier than a hive. I watch them flood in. I pull out my flute. Where did these things come from? They look like a mindless hoard. I look around. This place is almost a three day walk from the Burial Mounds. I let out a breath.

"Help! Help us!" I hear. 

I turn. I see a couple villagers in the center of storm. Me and Lan Zhan look at each other. 

"Please! They're everywhere!" A woman screams.

"Help! Help!" A child screams.

"Be still! We're coming!" I yell.

Easier said than done. There's no clear path. They were completely surrounded. They were all tightly packed. Why they were not attacking the small group of villagers was a miracle. What were they drawn to. I look and I see the forest. My eyes narrow.

"Wei Ying." Lan Zhan takes out his sword.

I blink several time.

"I know what we have to do." I pull off my outer cloak. 

I slice my finger open on his sword. Oh brother. I hate this part. I draw blood charms.

"You can kill them all right?" I ask.

He doesn't answer.

"Alright, I'll take that as a yes." I shoot forward.