The decision to split up into three groups was quickly made, and only the matter of departure remained.
Madden personally led the guard team to break out and attack Madara's Undead Army at the appointed time, while Breson took the opportunity to lead the remaining villagers of Buqi who had survived north past Dagger River Beach. Meanwhile, Brand and Little Roman crossed the Vizer Mountain Path together to deliver the news to Ridenburg.
The time was three hours later—
When the announcement of disbandment was made, most of the young guard team members silently turned away without saying much, leaving only the clinking of equipment as they walked.
The campfire crackled as it burned, and the flickering light cast chaotic shadows that swayed on the beach strewn with fallen leaves and gravel. Aside from the attack at dawn, there were many things to prepare individually, and the night was still long—the last few hours felt like an ordeal for everyone.