After they approached the place, they confirmed that it had been abandoned a few days ago. The snow was piling up on the streets and on the roof of the houses… at least one week had passed since the people left the place, so it wasn't thanks to their arrival.
They talked with everyone back on the wolf hunter without wasting time and then explained the situation. They will have to keep going ahead before they can return.
"I take it the snow erased the footsteps of the people," Ed said through the communication crystal.
"Yes, but we have a map of the place memorized, so we won't have a hard time finding the next place," Sigma explained.
"Still, you should start searching on the places close to the walls. Maybe the events of the war made people move for a short while…" Ed said.