Because Charles had to constantly avoid the Desert Goblins' patrols while leaving their nest, by the time he reached the exit, Andrew and his companion had already been gone for some time.
"We're falling behind. We need to speed up! Rainbow, take me to Serpent's Eye Lake Oasis immediately!"
At Charles's command, Rainbow swiftly spread her wings and soared into the sky.
The dragon's flight was incredibly fast—it took only about half an hour to reach Serpent's Eye Lake Oasis.
But to Charles, even that speed felt a bit slow.
While Charles was on his way to Serpent's Eye Lake Oasis, a series of events were unfolding inside the oasis itself.
Within the great pyramid at Serpent's Eye Lake Oasis, Aldany gathered his trusted confidants.
He had already decided to initiate a rebellion.
The current situation no longer allowed him to hesitate.
"Everyone, you've surely heard about the recent series of events, haven't you?"