The atmosphere at the table grew hushed as Soren and Aizel remained seated, their thoughts seemingly lost in the moment.
The empty plates showed that everyone had finished eating.
With a collective sigh, the group gradually stood up, ready to depart from the castle alongside Ashlyn.
"Are you not using your portals?" Aizel asked.
"I can't. I don't have permission to open a portal in the arena," Ashyln replied.
"That means we have to hire a carriage to go all the way there?" Raven asked.
"Yes, but renting horses much be better," Ashlyn replied.
As Ashlyn led the group through the busy streets, the sound of their footsteps on the cobblestones could be heard.
They navigated their way past quaint small houses and towering skyscraper-like structures. The cityscape transformed around them, blending elements of tradition and modernity.
