The Conservative Telmarian City stood like a fortress of war beneath the dark sky.
Massive black walls surrounded the entire settlement while towers burned with crimson flames atop their peaks.
Ethan observed the city from the canyon cliff for several minutes.
The atmosphere felt tense.
Even from this distance, he could already hear shouting echoing faintly from inside the city walls.
"…They're arguing?"
Ethan narrowed his eyes slightly.
The front gate suddenly opened as several armored Telmarian warriors rushed outward aggressively. Some appeared furious while others looked panicked.
Something was happening inside the city.
Without hesitation, Ethan moved closer.
The guards near the gate immediately noticed him.
"Halt!"
Several spears pointed directly toward Ethan.
"You're not one of us," one of the guards growled.
Ethan ignored the weapons aimed at him and looked past them toward the city.
"What's happening in there?"
"That's none of your business."
