"Kill!"
At the same time, fighting had broken out in many other parts of the county town, and the sounds of slaughter rang out without end.
In a small household in the county town, its members were locked in combat with the members of the suddenly invading Yellow Heaven Cult. Although they greatly outnumbered their opponents, their overall strength was far weaker, so they could only struggle desperately under the Yellow Heaven Cult's assault.
As time passed, the household's defeat became increasingly obvious.
"We'll hold them back. Let the younger members leave first."
Among the household members, a middle-aged man spoke to his clansmen beside him with a resolute expression.
The middle-aged man was the head of this small household. Seeing that their defeat was certain, he wanted to risk his life to hold back the Yellow Heaven Cult members, creating a thread of hope for the younger generation and leaving the household a spark to carry on.
"Yes, Patriarch."
It was clear that the household was quite united. The others agreed without the slightest hesitation.
"Patriarch, I want to live and die with the household."
A young man who had always been protected behind the household elders heard the middle-aged man's words and spoke with unwillingness written across his face.
"That's right. We'll live and die with the household."
The other boys and girls who had likewise been protected behind their elders also spoke up.
"Obey my command. Leave at once."
Seeing the younger members' stubbornness, the middle-aged man sternly ordered the boys and girls.
"Attack. Create a chance for them to escape."
Afterward, the middle-aged man spoke to the clansmen beside him once more.
He then began fending off the enemies while sparing part of his attention to restrain the opponents facing the younger members. The clansmen beside