Deep into the night.
Huorong City was shrouded in darkness, a storm brewing ominously, its frenzied rain engulfing everything in its path.
Occasional lightning illuminated the black veil of the night, its brilliance a jarring spectacle. The following thunder resonated deafeningly throughout.
The Huerong Fortress stood as if in the eye of the storm. The ceaseless lightning and thunder seemingly threatening to turn the beautiful fortress to rubble.
Inside the castle, the candles wavered uncertainly against the hurricane-strong winds, threatening to be extinguished at any moment.
"Father-in-law, the lords around Riverside City have heeded my call, with troops already deployed to cut off the Blood Knight Army's retreat. Now, with the heavy rain making travel difficult, it's the perfect chance to trap them in Riverside City!"
Count Brugen stood on the castle balcony, his face periodically illuminated by the flashes of lightning.
