Seeing Owen's question, Emil responded gravely, "There's been a major incident at the Temple of Wine. We need to return immediately."
After he spoke, the others behind him shared similarly serious expressions. Owen understood that something significant had happened. Knowing Emil and the others, they wouldn't have left so urgently if it weren't serious, and the solemn looks on their faces told him it was likely a sad matter as well.
Owen nodded. Though a bit disappointed, he didn't try to persuade them to stay. Emil had always been good to him and deeply devoted to the Temple of Wine.
Perhaps sensing Owen's slight disappointment, Emil added, "Once everything at the Temple of Wine is resolved, we'll return to follow you again!"
With that, he and his group respectfully bowed to Owen before hurriedly departing. Owen watched their backs disappear into the distance, letting out a quiet sigh.
