Something was amiss!
Watching the unrest among the crowd, a sense of unease began to form in Howard's heart.
This monster tide was not as straightforward as it seemed.
The commotion, though swiftly suppressed by the vastly superior numbers of the city guard, had already had its ripple effects.
Unity was not a trait shared by those atop the city walls.
A mix of thoughts spread like wild weeds in everyone's hearts.
Howard collected his thoughts and glanced at the other four adventurers at the checkpoint.
They had not participated in the unrest, but Howard could clearly see hesitation in their eyes.
Initially, it might have been simple fear, but now, they were contemplating a real way out.
They had seen the fate of those who retreated rashly—death was the only road left.
Here in Rodel, with the war bells ringing, standing on the battlefield meant your identity was that of a pure soldier.
