Mari's Amulet

I survey the village square, trying to make sense of the horror in front of me. Ryo stands beside me, his face grim.

"It's clear that we've arrived too late," he says. "The Ironclad General has already left his mark on this place."

I nod, my eyes scanning the area. "We need to find out where he's gone," I say firmly.

Saki and Kaito approach us, looking concerned. "What do we do now?" Saki asks.

"We need to gather information," I reply. "Ask the villagers what they know about the General's movements."

As we begin to talk to the villagers, we learn more about the General's brutality. Kaito relays what he's heard from one of the villagers.

"The General has a stronghold in the nearby forest," Kaito says. "It's heavily guarded, but that's likely where he's keeping the women he's taken."