The teams entered in single file, focused solely on pursuing the villagers fleeing ahead, not even barging into the houses on either side because they knew: given the commotion, the villagers here couldn't possibly still be hiding at home.
After pursuing for some distance, the fleeing villagers reached the center of the village where there was a wide plaza. The villagers entering the plaza swiftly ran to either side, and fully armed soldiers immediately lined up to meet them, blocking the path of the Segestica warriors.
During the chase, Pulikas was no longer at the forefront of the team; he did not see the appearance of the Nix Army at first. It was only when the team stopped advancing and sounds of battle came from the front that he sensed something amiss. He immediately squeezed forward, shouting loudly, "Sikras, what's happening?!"
