The Summer Palace guard, from mages to worshippers and followers, most had already donned black hoods that only revealed their eyes. If a guillotine were placed beside them, they would hardly be distinguishable from executioners.
The officers of the Turun combined forces stood rigid, allowing the wind and sand to assault their faces without flinching, demonstrating their high military quality.
The situation was a bit dire. The desert bandits had clearly noticed the Bimon Kingdom's army's entry into Taklamago. In the Yale oasis, which covered about two hectares, a semicircular earthen wall had been hastily constructed on the front. Due to the rush, the wall was just over three meters high. The rough craftsmanship was evident from the weeds and stems protruding from the mud, and uneven embrasures showed vague figures moving in the blowing sand.
