"Leonard's Choice"

The group left the tavern and stepped out into the silent streets of Armeria, the weight of the manager's revelation still hanging over them.

"We need to be quick," Leonard said, looking at his companions. "If we're going to help this city, we can't waste any time. We have a mission to complete."

He paused briefly. "Evelyn, come with me. We're heading to the smithy. Kaleb, Mikaela, try to find out as much as you can about the attack. Where, how, why... everything. We'll meet back here in..." he glanced at the sky, calculating the time, "...two hours."

Without waiting for a reply, Leonard touched Evelyn's shoulder, and they both began to walk towards their destination, leaving Kaleb and Mikaela behind.