Back at the Starfall estate, Thoren had already recovered from Fidelia's departure. There was no time for lingering sentiment. His time was limited, and he needed to achieve his plan before he descended into the Abyss once more.
Previously, he might have thought his family was safe in the city. With the few hunters under their command, nothing could happen to them. That thought had vanished from his mind.
The presence of the Crimson Womb and the Slave Trade Guild remained unresolved. He knew Suncrest City could never be truly safe. Not while those forces still breathed.
Thus, he needed to make sure his family was truly protected.
"Father, have you gathered all the men?" he asked.
"Yes. I managed to find two hundred trusted men with clean backgrounds," Ardyn replied seriously.
