Duke Valiard, Aldrian, and their group had to use a secret passage to leave the mansion for obvious reasons. The area around the mansion was already packed with people, each with different intentions, and they had no time to respond to them all. The secret passage was one of Duke Valiard's safe exits for emergencies. When they reached the other end, they found themselves in a dark alley in a secluded part of the city.
This area is quite remote, making it an ideal place for hiding. They emerged from the passage and made their way toward the main street, where a discreet carriage was waiting for them. The journey in the carriage wasn't long, and they soon arrived at the teleportation station. Everything was pre-arranged, so they could use the teleportation portal immediately, leaving Valiard City without anyone noticing.
At least, that's what they thought, because hidden in the shadows, some silhouettes watched as Aldrian and his group entered the teleportation portal.
