Crockta’s eyes widened in shock after discovering the white branch-shaped symbol on the emissary’s forehead. However, the symbol quickly disappeared. Crockta searched the emissary’s face again, but the white symbol was no longer visible. Tiyo and Anor seemed like they hadn’t noticed and acted the same as always.0

‘What could it be?’ wondered Crockta.0

“Follow me,” said the emissary.0

Crockta and his friends did as the emissary requested.0

The guard who had been guiding the group called out, “Don’t worry. We will take care of the karuks.”0

“Thank you,” replied Crockta.0

Crockta and his friends exited the building and saw a carriage with karuks prepared for their transportation. They got on the carriage, and the karuks took off. The emissary didn’t say a single word.0

Crockta tried to initiate conversation and asked, “Why did you call us over?”0

The emissary sitting across from Crockta looked up.0

He had a strange look in his eyes as he said, “Zelkyan will explain.”0

Crockta looked at the emissary’s forehead again, but he was no longer able to see the symbol.0

The emissary resumed his silence, and Crockta decided to look outside at Spinora’s scenery. The downtown area didn’t look like a city where war was imminent. He was reminded of Arnin; merchants were buying and selling goods, lovers were walking down the street affectionately, and children were running around in groups.0

Nevertheless, his thoughts completely changed once the carriage went past the downtown area and went...0