On the morning of reckoning, Angela, Diane, Chris, Lucius, Rose, and Eclair convened for a final deliberation with Bruce, seeking a collective resolution. However, despite Bruce's two-day vigil perched upon the wall, as the sun ushered in a new day, he was conspicuously absent. This left them to confront the uncertain road ahead on their own.
Confusion clouded the expressions of the group as they exchanged bewildered glances. Bruce's sudden disappearance made little sense, and there seemed to be no apparent reason for him to flee. Left with only one plausible explanation, their minds could only entertain a troubling possibility.
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Bruce raced toward the enemy camp, his pace unwavering. As he reached the city's periphery, he abruptly stopped. He sensed the watchful gazes of scouts in the vicinity, their eyes tracking his every move.
