In those moments of reprieve, when the clear sky held no hint of clouds, it's worth pondering the origins of this peaceful atmosphere. Groans and the clanging of metal, accompanied by trembling earth, marked the residents of the city of Sedyon.
"My Lord, an unidentified army is approaching us!" A loud cry echoed in the mayor's office, leaving all city officials stunned.
Adam pushed his chair back and stood up, approaching the window that revealed a distant cloud of dust and the accompanying clamor. Narrowing his eyes, he adjusted his vision and managed to see them up close.
"Emblem... Crossed swords and a dove?" Adam frowned, turning to Amarantha, who seemed to have grasped something. "From your expression, it seems you've concluded."
"Yes." Amarantha nodded briefly and furrowed her brow. "It's the emblem of Avalonia, and it appears to be one of their main knightly orders. We need to secure our defenses immediately."
