Selas and Bain moved cautiously through the dense forest, arriving at the edge of a clearing.
They crouched down, carefully observing their surroundings. Aside from the occasional birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze, all was quiet.
Bain whispered to Selas, "It's too quiet here. We need to be careful. The Mercenaries could be nearby; they're skilled at using the terrain for concealment."
Selas nodded, motioning for the soldiers behind them to remain vigilant. He and Bain then started moving slowly along the edge of the clearing, searching for any possible clues.
After a long search, their conclusion was the same: no one was there.
The two immediately led their men back into the dense forest, where they gathered the scouting party to give out new orders.
They dispatched several riders on foot to stealthily approach the salt mine and observe the Mercenaries' movements, while others were sent to deliver a message to Henry.
