The Tigerkin guards had already quickly and efficiently prepared the kidnappers' carriages, harnessing horses retrieved from the bandits' makeshift stable.
The fourteen children were safely loaded into the carriages, their initial terror gradually replaced with quiet relief and cautious hope.
Seris and her sister, Lira, immediately approached Orion, their amber eyes reflecting deep gratitude as they gracefully bowed their heads in deep respect.
"Young Master Orion," Seris spoke softly, her voice trembling slightly with heartfelt emotion, "we owe you our deepest gratitude. Without your intervention, our rescue attempt would have certainly ended in tragedy. Thank you, from the depths of our hearts."
Orion lightly smiled, gently shaking his head. His voice remained modest and reassuring. "It was nothing much. I'm glad we arrived in time to help."
