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Meanwhile, back at the Dartwoods manor, it was as though fate had played a bad joke on the Dartwood family. The adults surveyed the open grounds around them in silence as they saw all trees and shrubs had burnt to ashes. Even the compound and gates weren't spared. That darn witch from the Ashfall family!

The smell of burnt wood and soil, along with smoke, spread out all around in the air, making it seem all fog-like in the night.

Hester was sent away by Richard to pacify and handle any alarmed and curious citizens coming from the city. They would surely come to inspect with all the chaos that was happening earlier. It was essential to reassure the citizens that everything was fine. After all, if the other families would hear about this, surely they would try to spread panic and discord along with nasty rumours.