While Roland was in deep trouble, the battle within the Hailatedum ruins was becoming fiercer as well.
"If your mission fails, use that blood-red signal flare to notify me. Then, we can prepare to have everyone retreat."
Roland had told this to Timlad before the latter had set out. It was evident that even though Roland had hopes for this small adventuring team, even if this adventuring team was well equipped and strong enough, there was still no guarantee of absolute victory.
"To be honest, I should really be going to the ruins personally. But if I leave Starwood City now, it's certain that nobody will be able to survive…"
