After regrouping with their servants and ensuring everyone was safe, Lyle and Nicholas decided to make their way to the nearest town to rest and recover from their injuries. They walked at a slower pace than usual, mindful of their wounds and the need for caution after their recent encounter.
As they descended towards the town, the sun had already set, and the streets were bathed in the warm glow of lanterns and torches. The town was bustling with activity, despite the late hour, as people went about their business.
Another reason for the town bustling with so much activity was the fact that the explosion and the fall of an entire mountaintop was something heard even here.
