Liam and Grace didn't linger long inside the tent, but the environment had already transformed by the time they came out.
The crowd that had been a constant presence around the tent was no more, instead filling the stages, eager to see the formerly unknown figure who had monopolized the valley fight.
Even Chief Leo and Chief Kent were on the stages, alongside Guild members from other tents. Every available client was on the valley's slopes anyway, so there was no point keeping their shops open.
The black-haired woman had also left, arranging talismans on one of the fighting platforms. Those rings weren't intended to host rooting experts, so she had to reinforce them.
Meanwhile, Lancelot had remained true to his word, waiting in the exact spot where he had promised he would be, this time failing to notice Grace entirely.
No words were thrown. Once Liam and Grace got close enough, Lancelot merely turned, heading for the platform his Sister had arranged.
