"Looks like this is the end," Alex declared with a smile, anticipating a favourable outcome.
The beacon he ignited in the sky would undoubtedly draw formidable warriors to the commotion. When they arrived, it would present him with a heaven-sent opportunity to escape.
This was one of his backup plans.
"You..." The burly man was left speechless, his inability to articulate mirroring his confusion and astonishment.
He too became acutely aware of the gravity of the situation.
Even though they were in the less affluent part of the city, it didn't ensure their safety.
They were well aware that if they meddled with the city, the true owners, the Divine Butterfly tribe, would retaliate. That was precisely why the Spider Gang had operated covertly, infiltrating all criminal endeavours within the city.