Five Years

Nathan and the others had decided to observe the reddish figures' strange actions for some time before coming to a decision. A week passed quickly, and the mysterious entities continued to deal with the beasts without causing harm to any citizens of the Cromwell Barony.

Despite this, the townspeople were becoming more curious and speculative. Some were convinced these figures were divine protectors, while others believed they were powerful Awakened hired by their baron. Nathan and his council, however, remained cautious and didn't say anything to stop the rumors from spreading, afraid that it might only make things escalate further.