The people of the inner city needed someone to resolve the crisis with the Hammer Party.
Who was pulling the strings behind the scenes didn't really matter.
Whether it was a powerful necromancer living in the city or a recently appointed association captain, it made no difference.
All they needed was someone who could solve the immediate problem.
"The formation adjusts, prepare for the attack," the City Lord inhaled deeply and ordered.
The City Lord and the old gentry in the city began to raise morale, preparing for the final battle mobilization.
They already reached an agreement with Wu Heng, but whether they could ultimately defeat the notorious Hammer Party would depend on how the battle unfolded.
Nothing was certain.
They could only hope that Lady Luck would favor Lundham City.
And not let them die here.
...
On the other side.
After the Hammer Party's magician released several fire magic spells, he still couldn't escape the room.
