The Threnodian Dreamless had been defeated and driven back.
The news spread rapidly throughout Jinzhou.
In truth, no official announcement was needed. Everyone could tell.
The receding Retroflow Rain, the eradicated Tacet Discord Tide, and the vanished Sky Sea.
All of them proved their victory.
This was not merely one hero's victory. It was also the victory of every person in Jinzhou, every ordinary citizen!
The Sky Sea dispersed, and light returned.
Fiery clouds filled the sky, and the beautiful sunset illuminated Jinzhou's gates.
Only then did everyone realize.
They had been fighting for an entire day.
They had endured from night until dusk.
"What a beautiful sunset."
Inside and outside Jinzhou City, atop and below its walls, countless eyes gazed at the sunset on the horizon as people sighed in wonder.
They marveled not only at the sunset, but also at having survived life's hardships.
Indeed.
Once the darkest days had passed, the most beautiful sunset would finally appear.
Outside the city walls, Jingming stared blankly at the sunset without a word.
The Night Wardens returning from the Norfall Barrens supported one another as they walked through the gates.
The battle against the Threnodian had come to an end, and Jinzhou would welcome a period of peace and tranquility.
One wounded Midnight Ranger stood still and glanced back at the sunset.
Jingming pressed his lips together. Remembering what his older brother had once said, he could not help asking, "Is it prettier now than the sunset in the Norfall Barrens?"
The wounded soldier glanced at him and shook his head. "We were either training or fighting. Who had time to notice something like that?"
In a world torn by war, what room was there for beautiful scenery?
Jingming froze where he stood, silent for a long time.
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