Garion smiled lightly as he left the arena.
"Wait here for a moment," he said. "I'll call the others."
Sorien nodded without hesitation. "Very well. We will wait."
Garion didn't say anything else.
He turned around and walked out of the hall at an unhurried pace, his footsteps steady and relaxed.
For a brief moment, the wide arena fell quiet.
The Solmira members stood where they were, their posture straight out of habit. No one spoke right away.
Sindral's eyes stayed fixed on the door Garion had just passed through.
After a few seconds, he finally broke the silence.
"…Is that really him?" Sindral asked.
Sorien glanced at him. "Hm?"
"The man just now," Sindral said, his tone controlled but sharp. "The one who destroyed the Demon Gate."
Sorien nodded calmly. "Yes. That should be the one you heard about."
Sindral frowned slightly. He crossed his arms and let out a quiet breath through his nose.
