Aftermath

Just as Keith signed the contract, the scroll transformed into two beams of Purple Light and flew into the minds of both Keith and Sordil. Immediately afterward, Keith felt a strange connection between him and Sordil. Having resolved Keith's issue, Sordil turned his gaze to a red-haired general clad in armor.

"If I'm not mistaken, you should be Lischi, the former Division Commander the Second Division of the Western Border Army."

Lischi gripped her longsword tightly, staring warily at Sordil, and then answered loudly, "That's right, I am Lischi! Do whatever you want with me, but there's no way you'll make me a subservient slave like Keith!"

"Is that so? In that case... I'll have no choice but to send the entire Second Division with you to see that guy Langu!"

Upon hearing Sordil's words, the resolute-faced Lischi pointed at Sordil in shock and anger, shouting, "You... you..."

Sordil seemed oblivious to his voice and his anger, calmly handing him a Pact Scroll. Lischi didn't take the scroll, remaining in a 'you... you...' mode, glaring angrily at Sordil. Watching the silent standoff, the officers behind Lischi were all on edge, fearing Lischi would insist on her original decision, further enraging Sordil and forcing this murderous monster to fulfill his promise.

After stammering for a while, Lischi, like a deflated balloon, dejectedly accepted the scroll from Sordil's hand and signed her name on it.

After dealing with Keith and Lischi, Sordil put away the other scroll in his hand and then waved his hand behind him. Seeing Sordil's gesture, Elkley and the others sheathed their swords and released their encirclement of Keith and his group. Having put away their weapons, Elkley and the others quickly approached Sordil.

"General, what's our next step?"

Upon hearing Elkley's question, Sordil calmly replied, "Elkley, you and Lischi go to the Second Division immediately and take control of Second Division as quickly as possible."

"Understood!"

Upon receiving the order, Elkley immediately led Lischi away from the tavern to take control of the Second Division in the city. After Elkley left, Sordil continued, "Heradi, Lockett, you two immediately lead the Guard Division to seal the city gates to prevent news from the city from reaching the Fourth Division outside."

"Yes! I'll take care of it right away!"

"Kurelle and Dabo, you two will lead the First Division and Second Division to help Elkley subdue Lischi's troops as soon as possible."

"Your subordinate obeys!"

"So'oren, Harry, you two lead the Third Division and Fourth Division, which are lying in ambush outside the city, and surround the troops outside the city as quickly as possible. Don't let anyone escape!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

"Anna, go and tell Diphiya to lead the audience to the designated location."

"Yes, teacher!"

"Lek, take everyone except Adjutant Keith to headquarters and hand them over to Brigade Commander Galipar and Sanko for protection."

"Your subordinate obeys!"

After Lek led the soldiers in the tavern to escort the others to headquarters, only Sordil and Keith remained in the tavern. An eerie silence fell, and the two stared at each other, neither willing to speak. After about fifteen minutes, Sordil, having gleaned the answer he sought from the change in Keith's expression, broke the silence first.

"First, I want to thank you for telling me about Lischi's weakness. Second, I need you to do me a favor and accompany me to the military camp outside the city."

Looking at the polite and humble Sordil before him, Keith couldn't reconcile him with the cold-blooded demon who had just killed. However, the still-wet blood on the floor constantly reminded him of just how terrifying this man was. After gathering his scattered thoughts, Keith nodded to Sordil and turned to walk out of the tavern. Just then, a gentle breeze lifted him from the ground, leaving him floating in mid-air.

"Walking there would take too long, and by the time we arrive, Langu might have already received the news and escaped. So, to be on the safe side, it's better if we fly there directly!"

As soon as Sordil finished speaking, Keith felt the gust of wind supporting him increase its speed. The two of them rode the Clear Wind, rapidly approaching the military camp outside the city.

West City, the Fourth Division's temporary camp

"Report!"

"Come in!"

Langu hurriedly stepped down from his seat and approached the scout who had just entered the tent. He then asked anxiously, "What's the situation inside the city? Did General Langu and his men succeed? Did the general say when we can enter the city?"

Faced with Langu's barrage of questions, the scout could only shake his head helplessly. Langu glanced at the scout with disappointment, then waved him out of the tent. Not long after the scout left, another rushed into the tent, panting, and reported to Langu, "Division Commander, something terrible has happened! Two divisions have appeared behind us, and they've blocked our escape route from West City!"

Langu, who had just returned to his seat, stood up again. He staggered to the scout and repeatedly confirmed the accuracy of the information. After confirming it was correct, Langu swallowed his excitement and the cold sweat wiping from his brow. Regaining his composure, Langu prepared to send a messenger into the city to inform Langu and the others to evacuate. Just then, another piece of bad news reached his ears.

"Reporting to the General, all the gates of West City have been suddenly closed, and no one is allowed to enter or leave!"

At this moment, the fire in Langu's heart had been completely extinguished, and a bone-chilling cold enveloped him. He no longer cared about the situation inside the city; now, he only cared about how to escape from this perilous situation. Just as he decided to gather his army, tear a gap in the rear, and flee for his life, an unexpected person arrived at the camp.

"Reporting, General, Keith Case has arrived!"

Langu incredulously picked at his ear, then said to the soldier who had reported, "What did you just say? Say it again!"

Although the soldier did not understand Langu's behavior, he repeated what he had just said.

"Reporting, General, Keith Case has arrived!"

The flame that had been extinguished in his heart reignited, and Langu hurriedly ordered his soldiers to bring Keith into the tent. Soon after, Keith arrived, and just as Langu was about to inquire about the situation in the city, a tall, silver-white figure suddenly appeared behind Keith. Langu tried to shout to attract the guards outside the tent, but a strange power enveloped him, robbing him of his chance to call for help.

A moment later, Langu stepped out of the tent and ordered the messenger to gather all members of the division to prepare for an attack on West City.