The bazaar was located at the city square north of the city gate — several miles away from where the battle was taking place. This was the reason why the soldiers overseeing the evacuation of the city had yet to reach there, and no one at the bazaar knew what had happened. When small groups of demons made it into the city, there were many people still out in the open, unaware of the invasion.
As creatures with an acute sense of smell, the demons quickly picked up the scent of their prey. They turned their heads north, where they perceived the scent of multiple vulnerable and defenseless people. The Cyclops were also able to perceive this irresistible aroma from afar, so, from outside the city, they hurled their payloads in that direction.