The sounds of fierce battle lingered through the dimly lit night, refusing to fade. The residents of Wind Orchid City lived through an unforgettable night.
Adrian's usually tyrannical gaze was now filled with tension and fear as he paced back and forth in the hall. The servants around him stood silent as death, heads lowered, not daring to breathe too loudly.
"Damn it, why are there always troublemakers trying to harm me?"
He slammed his fist onto the ornate table, roaring in rage.
"My lord, I've returned."
Alice pushed open the doors. Her steps were slightly unsteady, yet she forced herself to stand straight, refusing to appear too disheveled. "All the knights have joined the battle. I need some time to recover my divine power. The enemy cannot break in, and they show no intention of charging inside."
