The sun was already set when they approached Giba Village. As it was already dark, the torches were lit at the village gate. There were three men conversing as they were coming at them. Of course, as they entered the zone where the light reached, the presence became noticed by the guards.
"Halt there! Who are you guys?" Before Ahli and Enuviel were able to answer, Matthew had shown his face to the guards and was immediately recognized by the guards. "Matthew? is that you Matthew?"
One of them quickly approached Matthew and passed Ahli and Enuviel without caring for them. He kneeled and started to check on the boy's condition.
"Hey, it's really him. Tell the chief and his parent immediately!" One of the men who was waiting behind nodded and quickly ran inside the village. The men who came to check on Matthew then looked at Ahli and Enuviel. He was checking both of them before giving a question to them.
"Who are you two? Why are you with him?"