Ruined village

As Velian rode on his majestic steed, who was barely even trying, as Velian used his skills to reduce his weight, he couldn't help but feel a heavy weight in his heart.

The once thriving villages that lined the borders of his kingdom now lay in ruin and despair. The scent of burnt wood and broken dreams lingered in the air, a somber reminder of the destruction that had befallen these lands.

"Am I too late? Looks like it's already been dealt with," Velian thought and looked at Naomi, who was protecting him from the side.

Velian dismounted near a crumbling stone wall, his eyes scanning the desolate landscape. The sun cast long shadows over the remnants of what were once humble homes and bustling marketplaces. His voice echoed through the silence as he called out, hoping to find any sign of life.

"Is anyone here? Show yourselves!" Velian's voice carried a mix of urgency and determination, eager to uncover the truth behind the devastation that had befallen his kingdom.