Gale had a lot of questions and suspicions in mind, but intentionally excluded Swan from any of it as he didn't want to suspect his beloved.
In a few months of knowing her, Swan had become the light in his life—a pure, untouched light that gave him peace of mind—it would crush him if he ever suspected Swan of doing something against him.
"What should we do next, Your Majesty? We have no idea where he is right now," a squirrel beastman asked. "Should we continue going south?"
Gale paused momentarily, then replied, "Go back to the Kingdom and form four scout divisions. Each should go to the north, south, east, and west. Rock must've been helped by a mysterious power, so be careful. All of you may leave now."
"Understood, Your Majesty!"
As Gale was left alone, he stepped inside the cave. He kicked the rubbles around him to identify the scent better, and he was not mistaken.
