Night fell.
In the civilian district of Huang Shi City, darkness gradually enveloped the area, yet not a single window had lit up.
The low houses around them lay silent. Countless ordinary residents had already received word that the Bertich army had been utterly defeated by the Fies army and that Huang Shi City had fallen.
For that very reason, everyone hid inside their homes, carefully watching the activity outside through cracks in their windows.
In the hearts of these civilians, the Bertich soldiers were hateful and powerful demons. How terrifying, then, must the Fies army that had defeated them be?
Although the civilian district was quiet and not a single Fies soldier had come here, unease spread wantonly beneath the cover of night.
Tonight, probably no one in all of Huang Shi City would sleep well.
Hidden among the low houses was an ordinary-looking little cottage. Its mottled walls seemed to have endured countless years of rain, snow, and weather, and looked ready to collapse at any moment.
What was unusual was that the cottage had a small courtyard enclosed by a wall as tall as a person, separating it from the surrounding homes so that any activity within would hardly be noticed.
Suddenly, a figure appeared before the cottage's door, gently pushed it open, and entered.
The person who had arrived was Li Si, who had just come from Bi Weisi's side.
After entering the cottage, one strange thing became apparent: there was no furniture inside at all. It was completely empty, and a thick layer of dust covered the floor.
Looking at the two burly men lying in the middle of the room, Li Si said to Helen and Bazel, who stood nearby, "Well? Any movement yet?"
Helen, dressed in light brown leather armor, shook her head