To investigate the discrepancies in his and Genevieve's sources of intelligence, Adam decided to ask the refugees what had truly happened.
Of course, Dio had suggested a way to leave the city without being seen.
The sewers.
Adam had regretted the decision almost immediately.
The following morning, he emerged from a tunnel opening several kilometers outside the city walls, caked in shit and piss. The stench was so unbearable that even he struggled to keep his composure.
After cleaning himself with a minor spell and changing his face, he made his way toward the refugee camps.
He had brought some food and candy with him. As he passed through the makeshift shelters, he handed out bread and other provisions to the children. Their grateful smiles were a small comfort amid the misery surrounding them.
Adam began asking questions.
An elderly man sitting beneath a torn canvas shook his head when asked about the destruction of Mackledar.
