Lew Williams had been contacted beforehand, and the notice had been passed that someone would be coming to meet them.
But for safety's sake, they had no idea whether they would arrive today.
Leonard Churchill and Seven Brown went straight upstairs.
No sooner had they reached the top than they heard a heated argument coming from one of the rooms.
"Father, why are we still sticking around here? While the enemy hasn't attacked the city yet, we should be thinking of ways to escape... Ordinary people don't know the power of those from the Southern Continent, but I do. The fall of the city almost seems certain, and those from the Southern Continent will surely massacre the city. If we don't find a way to leave, we'll have no chance at all..."
"The Family Head has sent word that in the next few days, someone will come to our aid. I'm staying here to wait for them."
