"I need to see these ruins for myself before I make a decision," I said, curiosity piqued. "Seeing is believing, after all."
Leo grinned, a flash of white teeth against his tanned skin. "Of course, Zephyr. I wouldn't expect anything less." He clapped me on the shoulder. "Come, let's gather the others and head out."
We finished our breakfast quickly, the anticipation hanging thick in the air. Anya joined us, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She seemed to have fully recovered from the ordeal at the tavern, her youthful energy restored.
Leo led us out of the house and towards the edge of the estate, where a group of men and women were already waiting. They were a motley crew, dressed in a mix of sturdy work clothes and adventurer's garb. I recognized a few faces from the night before, the scholars and researchers who had been present during my conversation with Leo.
