Tristan seemed somewhat hesitant upon hearing Milton's advice. After seeing something like that fall from the sky, it would be foolish to just walk away. Even if the crystal coffin looked unsettling, it was worth the risk.

As he wavered, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the distance, accompanied by the sharp clatter of armor.

"Who's there?" he called out, spinning around. His hand pressed on the hilt of his sword as he looked warily toward the source of the noise.

Milton and the soldiers immediately shifted into defensive positions, staring intently ahead. They could see a group of men advancing rapidly toward them, led by Matthias and Nathaniel. Behind them were several dozen elite soldiers, fully armed and with stern expressions.

"Matthias? Nathaniel?" Tristan was stunned when he saw them.

"What a coincidence to find you here, Tristan," Nathaniel said first, sounding surprised.

"We saw a golden light fall from the sky and followed it here," Matthias chimed in