Vlad was unaware of the changes unfolding in Xaos City, and sending a message wouldn't have helped. Anyone attempting to communicate with someone inside the city would find their efforts thwarted.
Overlord intercepted all messages, providing nearly identical responses to those the original recipients would have given. He could do that since there was no secret for him inside the city, and he knew enough of every citizen to mimic their behavior flawlessly. The A.I. Chip Clone had anticipated every possible move, leaving no flaw in its plan. Given all that, it was no wonder the Depravita of Wrath suspected nothing and simply carried on.
With no immediate urgency, Vlad moved at a pace that allowed him to recover his energy since he was still fatigued. After roughly five hours, he finally saw clouds of smoke billowing from where a mountain range once stood.
