"There are no festivals in the upcoming days?"
How can that be? Was it something else he had seen? That was the only way for him to recognize the location, and now, short on time, Ellis couldn't possibly go out to every town and village to see if it matched the description. No, what if it had happened in the meantime he was busy trying to find the right location?
"No. It hasn't happened yet."
Ellis would've definitely heard about such a big accident. Maybe Aein didn't know, and there was a festival being held somewhere far away. Ellis thought of every possibility, but his conclusion remained the same. His vision had been too short; he needed to see it clearly for more hints. Sighing, Ellis read the rest of the letter. Aein mentioned wanting to see him again when he was back in the capital.
