Back in Stria city, the group of riders on horses arrived in front of the council building.
They dismounted and then after securing their horses to the railing just outside the building they headed inside.
The man that seemed to be in command of the group walked hastily ahead as the rest tried to keep up.
A council employee noticed them walk in and tried to get their attention, “Hello, gentlemen. I can help you…”
“That’s alright, there is nothing you can do,” one of the men interrupted as the group continued to head up some stairs.
Bam!
The door was shoved open and the group headed into the counc
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