Kapitel 2416: Exodus

The exodus from Citadel City had begun. The atmosphere was tense as the first batch of over 200,000 civilians gathered at the southern gate. Soldiers and officers worked tirelessly to maintain order, while the air was heavy with the murmurs of people preparing to leave behind everything they had ever known. 

Of the ten chosen squads assigned to the operation, five were tasked with clearing and securing the paths ahead, while the remaining five stayed behind to ensure the safety of the subsequent groups. Emery and his 50 acolytes were among the first to move out, their responsibility clear—to pave the way for the others and protect the civilians on this perilous journey.