Villain Ch 1270. Claim Jumpers
At another place, The Arcane Wardens Guild had fallen back from the gates, their retreat swift and calculated as the chaos of the battlefield raged behind them. Sophia, flanked by INeedAHotGF, Darren, and Liam, led the group toward the center of Debaris, where the City Core pulsed faintly in the distance. Their movements were careful, but Sophia's expression carried a confidence that bordered on arrogance.
Their leader glanced at her, his face pale from exhaustion and worry. "Are you sure this is a good idea?" he asked, his voice low but firm. "Abandoning the gates feels like handing the city to them."
Sophia smiled, her tone calm and dismissive. "Trust me, it's the best move we have." She turned her head slightly, her hair catching the faint light of the fires behind them. "I've followed Mac for a long time. Do you know why his guild always struggles, even though it's one of the strongest?"
