"Never mind that. Would you be so kind as to point me toward the Vossen Household's direction?" Vaan politely requested with a charming smile.
"Ah…"
The guardswoman was briefly entranced before she blankly extended a finger northward and told Vaan to keep an eye out for the magic tower with the Vossen Household's crest, which had three interlocking circles within a triangle.
"Thank you."
Shortly after, Vaan left.
…
Two miles down the smooth, marbled road, away from the city gate, the chaotic situation within Blackthorn City became more evident.
Blasts of magic resounded left and right, tearing through the air and quaking the ground. Large groups of battle witches stormed through a vibrant garden of herbs, trampling it underfoot, and encircled a magic tower.