Jude and others were walking towards the mountain when the army appeared in front of them.
The captain scrutinized them with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity. "Travelers, you say?" he mused, his gaze lingering on each member of the group. "This is no ordinary land, and you are no ordinary wanderers."
Layla stepped forward, her voice steady. "We seek to understand this island and its secrets," she explained, her eyes meeting the captain's with unwavering resolve.
The soldiers exchanged murmurs among themselves, their expressions unreadable behind their masks of duty. Finally, the captain addressed them once more. "Follow us," he ordered, gesturing towards a path that wound its way towards the mountain's base. "Our king wishes to speak with you."
