The custodian was attacked on his way to reinforce Captain Sheckel. He had left Ivory Town when he was blocked and surrounded.
The people who attacked him were the boss of the Silver Mirror black market and some mercenaries. The boss of the black market stood in front in a robe that glittered as if it contained stars.
The custodian stopped when he noticed them. Then he began to remove his robe and shirt in preparation for the fight.
The other two lamp bearers behind him bared their fist or raised their weapon in preparation for battle. The other side also took on a posture of a fight to the death.
But the enemies had more people, so they were more confident in themselves. It was why they had a faint smile or sneer on their faces while the faces of the lamp bearers were grim.
As he disrobed, the custodian said, "Silver Mirror, I can't believe it has come to this. You might be able to escape again, but all of these people are going to die."