The Night Meeting [1]

Two and a half hours later.

Aurelius and his group started going back to the spot where they were separated from others. It took them half hour to arrive thanks to the signs they left behind.

However, when they arrived, they were met with a strange scene.

"H-Hey, am I seeing things?"

"N-no,"

"Someone already returned and finished building their makeshift camp."

"Sniff... Sniff... Mmm... What is this smell."

As Aurelius and his group approached the makeshift camp, they were surprised to find that Adrian and Ardel had already returned and were cooking on the campfire. The aroma of roasted meat and herbs filled the air, making their stomachs growl in anticipation.

Meanwhile, Adrian and Ardel continued their cooking, seemingly unaware of the others' arrival. Adrian glanced over his shoulder briefly, catching sight of Aurelius and his group, before turning back to the task at hand.