Darian and Kamile waited for Isiah and his companions for a long time at the border of the city, standing at the precise location the serpent had indicated.
When he finally appeared, he wore the same unyielding, cold expression that terrified them both, not bothering to offer a single greeting upon his arrival.
He was accompanied by Lexie, Ciel, and Heigl, having personally crafted new garments for the trio before their departure.
Isiah had ensured their attire matched the exact fashion of the upper district's population, though Lexie had felt an overwhelming wave of shyness while he fashioned the clothing for her.
Ultimately, none of them possessed any knowledge of this strange realm, leaving Isiah as their sole anchor and guide.
Isiah had not brought up the harrowing events of the previous night with Ciel. He had spent the remaining hours sleeping in a chair beside the boy's bed until morning came, both silently agreeing to leave the incident unmentioned.
