[Locate the pope and survive until reinforcements arrive. Time remaining: 20 minutes 31 seconds]0

The flames raging across the land had turned the sky a somber shade, a dark red that hovered ominously above all. Amid the fiery red sky, a colossal blue orb shot upward, filling the air with an intense and piercing whistle. 0

Screeeeech—0

The orb burst like a vibrant firework, scattering fragments in every direction. This marked the thirtieth signal flare we had launched.0

It looks like most of the climbers have gathered now.0

The central plaza was filled with a vast crowd, overflowing and forcing those on the outskirts to spill into several major thoroughfares. Despite our mass gathering, the enemy’s response had left us surprised. They had withdrawn once they realized that further assaults would prove futile. The only individuals remaining within the fortress walls were the climbers and the pope’s forces.0

Now, our final goal was to rally the climbers, prepare their ranks, and charge from the fortress at the proper time.0

Hmm, they have withdrawn, but why aren't they retreating completely?0

Even though the circumstances favored us, a lingering doubt gnawed at me. Once our reinforcements arrived, the enemy would find themselves trapped, encircled from both sides....0