"General, why don't we head back? That white fire only seems to burn garbage. It isn't doing much to the city!" one subordinate said cautiously.
"That's right! Standing here won't accomplish anything, General. When we get back, just tell the king that a miracle descended from heaven, cleared away the kingdom's mountain of garbage, and purified its filth-a sign that the kingdom is destined to prosper. Who knows? His Majesty might even reward you when he hears it!"
"Haha! Deji's right! That's exactly what we'll say. No wonder you're my most capable subordinate!" As though something had suddenly clicked, the general turned around laughing and patted his aide beside him.
"Come on, brothers! Let's go back to our meat and wine!"
"A wise decision, General!" his subordinates cheered.
But just as the soldiers at the gate were about to close it, a company of knights in white armor emerged from the white flames, riding towering white wolves. White light radiated from them as they charged straight toward the gate.
"What are those?!" a soldier cried in panic.
"Why are you making such a fuss over closing a gate?!" the general snapped, turning around impatiently.
But the moment he finished speaking, his eyes widened. "Quick! Get ready to attack!"
Only then did the soldiers inside the gate react. Frantically pulling the muskets from their backs, they fired wildly at the Holy Knights charging out of the white flames.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Countless gunshots rang out, but the Holy Knights ignored the incoming musket balls. The bullets struck their alloy armor without leaving so much as a mark.
"Charge! Pick up speed! We must not let them close the gate!"
Only then did the soldiers beside the gate come to their senses and throw their weight against it, desperately trying to shut