The external wall patrol maintained its usual routine.
Every hour, the swifts transported their reports confirming everything remained in order.
Over 2,500 soldiers strategically distributed along the extensive wall of six hundred meters in height and 500 km in perimeter, their eyes always alert for any sign of movement.
Today was the day, the 11th day...
The first message reached Lucien through a swift from the northern sector: artromus sighted on the other side of the barrier.
The reaction was immediate.
Alarms began to sound while Lucien dispatched messengers to alert Elio and the other leaders.
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Meanwhile...
The 2,500 soldiers on the second wall reinforced their positions, preparing for any eventuality.
The contingency plan activated.
Soldiers began forming into tactical groups of ten with their predetermined companions.
