Time rewinds back to the present.
The air in Ice Rock City at this moment is filled with tension, unease, and excitement.
The oblivious commoners were still unaware of what was happening, but all the nobles knew that they had reached a point of no return.
Duke St. Hilde's outright refusal had left the lords with no way out.
Orders were passed down, and the army was making the final preparations before the battle.
A deadly aura enveloped the city. Tonight, sleep was destined to elude many.
Knight Cain Sudor was one of those who couldn't sleep. He felt his heart thudding against his chest, beating with a rhythm that was a bit frightening.
After tossing and turning for a long time, Cain decided to simply not sleep.
After getting dressed and stepping outside, Cain unconsciously headed towards his uncle's room.
"Good evening, Miss Penny!" Halfway there, he ran into the Uman Clan's house manager and promptly greeted her.