At a small outpost west of Wind Orchid City, several soldiers leaned against the walls, chatting idly.
"Great news—the Shadow World Sect has been driven back."
"Phew. Lord Adrian is truly remarkable. Those blind rebels actually dared to oppose our far-sighted baron. Even those vicious Black Crow demons have disappeared."
"Yeah. Ever since my lord returned, the entire territory has been much more peaceful."
"No matter how you look at it, Wind Orchid Territory is safe. Look around—it's quiet. No rebels, no Black Crow demons. A hundred times better than anywhere else."
"Why do I hear crows… and thunder?"
As they spoke, someone suddenly noticed something was off. The rumbling sound seemed to be growing louder.
"That's… the Black Crow Banner!"
In the distance, a cavalry unit clad in black came charging forward, the Black Crow flag whipping violently in the wind. In the blink of an eye, they had reached the small fortress.
"They're back!"
