I trailed behind my parents as they picked up the little girl and searched for her home in the darkness. They checked nearby villages, around the massive forest but couldn't locate where the little girl belonged. During their search, they arrived at Killian's village, and I was taken aback by what I saw.
Earlier this afternoon, a devastating fire had ravaged the village, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake. Yet now, as I stood there, the village looked eerily deserted, with only abandoned buildings around. There were no remnants of the fire, no signs of bodies or burned belongings — a stark contrast to the horror I had witnessed just hours before.
I sighed, realizing this must be the work of Rhys or perhaps the mage collaborating with the king.
My parents continued their fruitless search for the little girl's home, and after a long time with no success, they decided to take her back to their home. I followed silently, returning to the town of my childhood.
