Geralt's hearing was not mistaken; indeed, there were six people hiding in the tent, and they weren't even bound.
In the chaos just moments ago, even though a few steps would have allowed them to leave the tent, these individuals were psychologically shattered. They were too terrified to even attempt an escape, trembling uncontrollably where they stood.
Faced with Lance's questions, they naturally couldn't hide much and explained their situation.
But what surprised Lance was that they weren't refugees at all. On the contrary, they had once been key figures in a small town or influential individuals within Ovando City, people who held power and influence among commoners.
However, because they obstructed the growth of the Ascension Sect, they were swiftly subdued. Then, they were thrown here as slaves, tasked with the camp's dirtiest and most exhausting chores.
The oppressors have become slaves here—what is the Old Ancestor up to?
