Hand Over Your Woman

In front of the gates of the city of Ingrave.

The two parties faced one another in silence.

“...Ret, what do you mean?”

Iron Mask asked.

Ret shrugged and spoke.

“Exactly what I said. A group of elite hobgoblins has gathered around the main avenue. I’m suggesting we join forces and break through.”

“Where is your party headed? It’ll be difficult to work together if we’re going in different directions.”

“Us? Our party’s headed to the Forest Region. Unless you’re going through the sewers, you have to pass through the main avenue to reach either the ‘Forest’ or ‘Corridor’ regions. Don’t tell me you’re going to the Sewers?”

At Ret’s question, Iron Mask shook his head.

“No. We’re going to the Forest Region, too.”...