Vladis took advantage of the gloomy day and redirected the road in order to mislead the thugs and buy some time. To stop being seen from afar through the curtains, he even switched off the light in the carriage. When Vladis noticed that no one was watching them, he motioned for the carriage to come to a halt.
He took a stern look at everyone and said, "We must immediately disembark from the carriage. We'll take a stroll. Take Resel with you, Rune, and I'll take Camy with me. It is preferable to travel separately."
Rune had mixed feelings about the proposal. He couldn't bring himself to put his faith in Vladis for Camy's protection. Resel, on the other hand, was his duty, and she and Vladis were strangers to him
He was also aware of Vladis' feelings for Camy. He reluctantly nodded as he considered this. They all disembark from the carriage.
Rune took Resel's hand in his and led him into the woods.
