The announcement about the leader's arrival seemed to spark a collective realization among the crowd. Their curious glances at the beast riders transformed into nods of understanding, as if the pieces had finally fallen into place. It was clear now - these riders were the leader's armies, brought to bolster the faction's strength. At least, that was what the conclusion they could arrive at.
As Dave and the beast tamers guided their mounts towards the large factory, which had been transformed into the merger faction's base, they brought their beasts to a stop. With practiced ease, they dismounted from the top of the beasts. The beasts, sensing their masters' departure, stood calmly by the side, their eyes watchful but not aggressive.
