Saint Louis City.
At the exit of an alley stood a girl who looked somewhat slender yet resilient. Her entire body was wrapped in a dark brown robe, her head slightly lowered, and her face was heavily made up to conceal her true identity.
After standing at the alley exit for several seconds, the girl quietly blended into the crowd on the street and headed toward the city center.
About ten minutes later, she saw a large cluster of buildings in the city center. It was the former Pombo Family estate.
The estate had changed drastically. Its formerly solemn black outer walls had been painted bright white, and many walls and houses that had collapsed in the previous battle had been rebuilt. The portico at the main gate had been torn down, and there was no trace of the Pompey Family emblem. In its place was a strange crest—a golden sword crossed with a silver spear.
Fully armed soldiers and Magic-armored Knights frequently entered and exited through the main gate, looking extremely busy. They all bore the same emblem—the sword and spear.
The girl looked at everything before her with a complicated, somewhat lost expression. Before she knew it, her hand slowly clenched into a fist.
"Clatter!"
A commotion rose from inside the estate. A tall Magic-armored Knight rode out through the main gate, surrounded by a group of people.
The girl looked toward the tall Magic-armored Knight, her eyes widening slightly as she recognized him. He was the former chief commander of the Pombo Family's Magic-armored Knights—Gao Wen · Nuowa · Telangke.
Compared to more than four months ago, Gao Wen now looked even more imposing, carrying himself with greater authority. His gaze was profound, his expression stern, and he radiated majesty without anger. The subordinates surrounding him all