He pointed toward the front approach, the only viable path an army could take without going through uneven terrain and natural obstacles.
"We don't have a choice," Rhett added. "If we want to take it, we go head-on."
Caelus didn't respond right away.
His eyes weren't on the terrain anymore.
They were on the town itself.
More specifically, on the figures moving beyond the walls.
"…But still," he said under his breath, "I can't believe what I'm seeing right now."
Rhett followed his gaze.
Even from this distance, it was clear.
Those weren't people.
However, they behave like normal citizens.
"…What are those creatures?" Caelus muttered.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
The wind passed quietly over the hill.
Then Caelus spoke again, more thoughtful this time.
"Our region…" he said, almost to himself, "is just a speck of dust compared to the rest of the world."
Rhett gave a faint nod.
