AURUM was walking back and forth, her heart full of dread and worry. He and Clay were now at the agreed meeting point. It was at the outskirts of Victoria City, behind a big boulder that was in between the official road and the forest. It was big enough to hide a lot of people at the same time. That's why when her brother saw this on their way to the city, she chose it as their meeting point once they're done with the plan.
When the fake goddess disappeared and she and Clay were done with their part of the plan, they decided that it's time to go to their meeting point and just leave all the clean-up to popsicle. Which should be the case. It would amplify his image as a hero in the people's hearts. Since he was the one who would mostly reap all the rewards after this incident, it's only right for him to work hard for it.