After Aldrian sent the prisoners back to their designated destination, they were shocked to find themselves already in their own town. Many of them began crying out in joy. As they looked towards the devil's territory—more specifically, the direction of Sazim Fortress—they started kowtowing in that direction.
"Thank you, thank you," many voices resounded throughout the two towns.
In Ilyon, the First and Second Fingers that Aldrian had asked to come had already arrived, accompanied by some people from the Vicanti to help arrange the town's security. They also received information from Pavilion Master Arson Vuran regarding Aldrian's orders, which granted them access to the Pavilion's connections within the Doria Empire. As skilled assassins, they naturally had some ties inside the Rivas Grand Duchy. Using these connections, they pulled some strings to have mercenaries and adventurers assist in guarding and cleaning the town.
