Smooth Transfer

Samuel approached Larkish. He found the city gate wide open, almost as if it were inviting him inside.

The city looks as busy as before. Its streets were alive with movement, yet there was a sense of urgency as people hurriedly packed their belongings. Only the original inhabitants of the city appeared somewhat relaxed.

Even so, there was an undeniable sense of anxiety lingering among them. Some decided that it was better to leave this city and start a new life.

These people fear that Inverloch may unleash their wrath on them once the city changes its ownership. Regardless of whatever reason they had, it is undeniably true that they have unwittingly aided Inver in their fight against Inverloch.

Inverloch's forces can easily brand them as a spy left by the enemy and use that justification to end their life. It was as simple as that.