As Adam's words echoed, the emotional atmosphere shifted. Focused frowns and solemn eyes met his gaze as he explained the threat looming over the city and the necessity to relocate it, even if unsure. After all, he'd be left with his eyes to cry, and a deep pit of regret pierced through his heart if his inaction led to its destruction.
A tense silence engulfed the tent as the generals paled—the unexpected news a horrifying blow to the wonderful mood set up by their reunion.
Garduck's frown deepened, the sceneries of the realms they had conquered flashing through his mind. Yet, he shook his head with a sigh. "I'm controlling around fourteen realms in your name, none safe from the gods' eyes."
'Fourteen?' Adam raised a brow in astonishment.
Bart slammed his fist on the table, scaring the children and prompting them to scramble away with a yelp. "When are those divine fools going to leave you alone?! I'm done with their disgusting schemes."
