Seven days later, Ang finally returned to Bahoya City. Along the way, he had gathered the surviving refugees together and formed a temporary group. There were elderly people, women, and children among them, their faces filled with exhaustion and fear. Yet under Ang's steady leadership, they had still maintained order.
When Bahoya City's walls appeared in the distance, a low cheer rose from the group. Though the city had suffered through disaster, it was still their refuge. Seeing Ang return with a group of refugees, the guards hurriedly opened the gates to welcome them. The city's residents rushed over upon hearing the news, clutching the hands of family and friends as they embraced and wept. For a moment, the entire gate was filled with the joy of surviving a catastrophe.
Ang did not remain immersed in the warm scene for long. After settling the refugees, he immediately headed to the command post and reported the Hellhounds' latest movements in detail to the nobles and commanders present.
"The Hellhounds have completely withdrawn. They finally returned to their plane through the Hell Gate in Sugdi City." The moment Ang finished speaking, cheers erupted throughout the command post.
"Wonderful! The Hellhounds have finally been driven away!" Several nobles jumped up excitedly, their faces filled with rare relief.
However, the excitement did not last long. Before long, the nobles' attention shifted to another matter.
"Sugdi City has become ruins, but its location is crucial. We must retake it as soon as possible." A noble waved the map in his hand. "The two cities closest to Sugdi are Sien City and Peta City, but both are farther away than Bahoya is from Sugdi, with mountains and rivers blocking the way. If we do not stabilize Sugdi City first, our supply routes will remain under threat."