In light of this reason, the caravans originally scheduled to depart decided to hold off and wait to see how the situation would develop before making their next move.
The tycoons weren't just idly waiting; they employed some mercenary groups with whom they had business to scout beyond the Oasis.
This scouting revealed that the situation was indeed very problematic.
No, even more problematic than before.
When they first left the Oasis, things seemed somewhat normal, but as soon as they ventured dozens of kilometers into the Grey Mist Area, the Sparkfire lanterns seemed to lose their effect, and one Mysterious Evil after another, like sharks drawn to the scent of blood, charged at them.
The mercenaries tried to break through for a while, but eventually had to give up and return to the Flamefire Oasis in a sorry state.
The encounters of several large mercenary groups were more or less the same.
