The settlement came into view, vibrant and alive with laughter and celebration. The air was filled with the mingling scents of roasted meat and exotic spices, and the distant sound of music and dancing reached Aron's ears. The Kolieans, adorned in their dull garments, moved with an energy that seemed to defy the hardships of their existence.
Aron surveyed the scene with a mixture of awe and confusion. The bustling atmosphere seemed at odds with the gravity of the situation they had discussed earlier. He turned to Harald, his expression questioning.
Harald chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "It takes more than one attack to faze our people," he explained, his voice filled with a deep sense of pride. "We've endured hardships throughout the ages, and yet we find solace in celebrating life's fleeting moments."
