No one was safe during the triple full moons, not even those who had constructed the massive wall around the castle to isolate themselves inside, and especially those because even when they didn't have to think about the roaming beasts, the malicious eyes of the mages who had deserted during the initial days were locked directly upon them.
Heigl untied Yogev's magical restraints, leading him away toward the dark forest to seek cover, while Lexie and Ciel securely barred the heavy gates of the institution, ensuring no wandering hostiles could breach their sanctuary.
The vast majority of mages who had defied Yogev's authority and demanded their release were likewise concealed deep within the woodland, continuously training and forging crude weapons to launch a coordinated assault against the castle faction on this very night, intent on seizing the fortified stronghold they had helped design.
