The next day, Tyler noticed an unusual bustle in town as groups of people streamed toward the chief's office. He observed the crowd for a moment, sensing that something significant was happening, and decided to follow along.
As he joined the flow of townsfolk, the atmosphere grew heavier. The crowd led him to the entrance of the chief's office, where two imposing warriors stood guard, preventing anyone from going inside. Near them was a wooden sign with a sheet of paper attached, covered in small, densely packed words. People clustered around it, leaning in to read, their faces grim and voices filled with murmurs.
Tyler frowned at the gathering. "Why so many people here?"
He knew that important announcements were usually posted outside the chief's office. Given the crowd and the weighty expressions around him, he guessed the news must be serious, perhaps even connected to what he'd been investigating.
