Berglas Fortress, outside the Han Family gates.
Laklison and Hofus finally gathered there with the experts under their command. The Divine Guards of Veilshade City had seethed with rage throughout the journey, yet once they actually reached the Han Family gates, they hung back, their faces full of apprehension and wariness.
From outside, eerie dark clouds shrouded the sky above the Han Family estate. Thick mist lingered everywhere, making it impossible to tell what dangers lurked within. The Divine Guards of Veilshade City, who had suffered grievous casualties under the Energy Crystals Cannon, had already developed a fear of the Han Family and no longer dared venture recklessly inside.
After Laklison and Hofus arrived, they took just one look at the unusual scene over the Han Family estate in the distance before waving their men to a halt. Their expressions were grim as they secretly used their Divine Souls to probe the situation inside.
After a long while, both looked astonished. Hofus exclaimed softly, "Something's wrong. My Divine Soul seems to have been blocked by those layers of thick mist. I can't sense even a trace of life. Impossible. Those people must be inside. They've merely used some special method to cut off our Soul Search!"
Laklison nodded in agreement. "That's right. I can't sense any signs of life in there either. But I'm certain the Han Family hasn't left Berglas Fortress! According to my information, they've been defending Berglas Fortress all along. Those who left were merely uninvolved people!"
Hofus knew Laklison had exchanged messages with Wallace, the Lord of Shadow City. At those words, he frowned and sneered. "Wallace really can't tolerate anyone else. Heh, but that's good for me. Once we've wiped out the Han Family, I'll spread the news. If Brian isn't dead, he'll certainly learn