These three leaders represented the defensive forces that were stationed inside the city.
Had they ever thought of letting go of their territory and retreating? Perhaps… But, after having tasted the comfort of their former life, no one would willingly leave this bastion of civilization.
At last, Aamir slowly stood up and said, "I have talked to the Jade City in private, and they are willing to send reinforcements. But, we will be on our own at the beginning of the siege."
Aamir had provided a different information than the messenger, but no one was surprised by it. As the leader of one of the strongest bands, Aamir had more strings to pull to get what he wanted. Everyone kept their silence, thinking and weighing their options in light of this new information.
