章 146: Siege of the Clockwork City    

"So, if a siege doesn't work, what do you propose we do?" Rain asked, his voice tinged with desperation.

Golly stroked his beard thoughtfully. "We need to think outside the box. Clockwork City's defenses are built on predictability and routine. We must disrupt that routine, create chaos where order reigns."

Helliana stepped forward. "Perhaps a two-pronged approach — while the Orcs and Goliaths engage the city's defenses, a smaller, stealthier group could infiltrate from within."

Rain nodded. "We could use our skills and abilities to navigate through the city's underground systems or hidden passages. There must be ways into the city that aren't guarded as heavily."

Golly affirmed. "There are. The reason why Santi insisted on seeking your help is because of the Ebizos," he began, his gruff voice echoing in the hall.

Rain was taken aback. "The seadwellers?" he asked, eyebrows raised in surprise.