Chapter 392: Chapter 79: Each Takes What They Need (Additional Chapter 5 for the Alliance Leader of Nan Street)

Bernard had no words to counter that, the possible dangers paled in comparison to survival itself. The problems of the future could be dealt with in the future; they had to get through the present crisis before they could afford to consider these issues.

Everyone had personally felt the threat of the Russians; property loss was a minor issue, the key problem was that personal safety was not ensured.

Gniezno was desolate precisely because the Tsarist army's discipline was so poor. Just stepping out onto the street meant being scared out of one's wits, who would dare to do business?

A priest suggested, "Should we discuss this with the nobility in the city?"

Archbishop Bernard quickly responded, "No! Father Rehn, you should know the current situation of the nobles in the city. The Russians are watching them very closely. If we approach them now, do you think we'll still have a chance to leave?"