When the group reached the bridge, they saw some elementalists guarding the place, and two guards on the other side. That wasn't like the usual number… Jean at least left with them some simple carriages in case Edward sent some help, so the traveling speed would increase a little. After talking with the elementalists to be quiet about that, they left. Billy was a bit worried, it seemed like many soldiers were going to participate in that war... almost everyone available.
"You think they will keep their mouths shut about it?" Billy asked. "Sarah is their direct leader, after all."
"They also respond to Edward Edward and said that those were his orders," Drew said. "That will put them in a difficult situation, but since they don't know much about the issue, they will buy some time."