Another Skirmish

Plaridel's team, fortunately, passed their hurdle without any more worries except excessive sweating.

The same could not be said about the other team though. 

While Plaridel's group was about to reach the safety of the walls, the other group led by Turbo encountered a couple of extra problems. 

They had a bit of a run-in with another party from the newly-minted New Shrao Village. 

Actually, because of the strength of the Alterran team members, the other party would have just backed away. Their lord was in the vicinity, also mapping the place, and it'd have been dangerous to get into a skirmish at this time. 

In contrast, it was Alterra's side who was in an explosive mood, ready to fight the other party even when unprovoked.

For one, the other team had slaves around them. They had weapons and were filled with wounds. They looked weak, but they fought on because that was what slaves do.