"Report, report! The enemy has retreated!" A messenger soldier ran into Jinsui Palace, exclaiming to Qibo and the others, "The Northern City District has not fallen!"
Upon hearing this news, those gathered in the Royal Palace showed no signs of victorious joy, not even a hint of the relief that comes with the lifting of a heavy burden.
All minds were shrouded in confusion.
The occasional explosions coming from the north indicated that a fierce battle was underway, and someone was fighting valiantly against the enemy forces. However, everyone was well aware that the Longjiu Family's army had never left the Inner City District, not to mention repelling the enemy or securing victory.
"Big brother, what on earth is going on?" Zigwey looked incredulously at Qibo, "Who exactly is the new king!?"
