There were a total of three big shots in Theemai. The one that remained Neutral was obviously Transgressors. One was a company owned by regulars and their commander was a level 4 swordsman. Moreover, there was a Clan owned by a level five mage.
Transgressors didn't have time to wait until the siege, considering the Prophecy Nix received from Felishia and the vision of the upcoming war. They made him rush things to be prepared for the unanticipated dangers he'd be facing.
Vikil was awake by the evening the day he returned with Rebecca.
"Where am I? who are you? Valentina!"
Those were the questions that came out of Vikil's mouth as soon as he woke up in a startle searching for his beloved Valentina.
"Calm down Mr.Vikil..."
Nix assured him standing opposite his bed.