Chapter 224: Chapter 224: System's Family Ties - 2

Lucien looked at Diana, his words interrupted by the howling alarm.

A pang of guilt shot through him as he saw hope fading from his niece's eyes.

"Come with me," he said impulsively, taking Diana's hand. "I'll take you to the wall."

Diana blinked in surprise but didn't protest as Lucien quickly guided her through the corridors of the central building towards the wall.

The sound of the alarm intensified as they approached the wall, reverberating in their chests. Lucien led her to a robust dark wood door, his office.

"Wait for me here," he said, opening the door and gesturing for her to enter. "I'll be back as soon as I can."

Without waiting for a response, Lucien closed the door and hurried towards the wall.

Diana was left alone in the office, surrounded by shelves full of books and detailed maps of the city and its defenses.

Meanwhile, Lucien quickly climbed the remaining stairs leading to the top of the wall.