Chapter 349

As Argon's words settle among them, the group prepares to leave the secluded ruins and return to the bustling life of Verdant Rise. Morgrim, with a nod of understanding, begins to weave the spell that will teleport them back to the inn. The air around them shivers with arcane energy, and in a blink, they're gone from the ruins, leaving behind the silent testament of their work to be discovered.

Arriving back at the Celestial Rest Inn, they find the establishment a stark contrast to the vibrant hub it was before. Inside, only staff members move about, engaged in the arduous task of clearing the rubble and repairing the damage inflicted by the morning's dramatic events. The usual clamor of patrons is absent, replaced by the sound of brooms sweeping and hammers against wood.

"Let's go down," Argon suggests, his voice calm and even, undisturbed by the destruction around them.