Unlike when they first arrived here, and the government forces were only staying outside the city gates, they were now occupying a building inside.
Half of the city fell into their hands, while the clan forces lingered on the other side.
Ayen stood outside the room with the espers. Lucian was already inside the room, and Nolan was taken by Clynne.
Aside from them, Jarred and two other espers were around.
After a while, the door was opened, and Lucian appeared. His eyes were still moist as he nodded at them.
"You can enter now... Please," Lucian did not add anything, but the way he looked at Ayen showed a different kind of plea.
It was as though he also did not know what it was and only hoped they could help with Arstem's condition.
Ayen only silently gazes at him, unable to give any kind of comfort. He could see that Lucian did not need words of assurance; he wanted something else.
The three entered the room; Jarred and the others remained outside.
