Just because they killed David didn’t mean they were completely out of the woods. 

“Your Majesty, you must retreat into the inner city.”

“I know.”

Under Duke Palan and Marquis Catel’s protection, Queen Leila retreated to the inner city. 

Truthfully, even if they sought safety in the inner city, it wouldn’t last long. The walls around the inner city were nothing like the sturdy outer walls that were meant to be used by the army. The inner city walls were more for security, not protection. They were built to block invaders from entering the royal palace, not to stop enemies during a war.

But right now, there was no other choice. Even if it was only a day… No, even if it was only an hour more, they had to hang on until Milton got back.

“The queen’s over there!”

“Get her!”

The Republican soldiers saw Leila and the royal family. They tried to capture them, but…

“Piss off!”

“Anyone who blocks our way will die!”

As long as Duke Palan and Marquis Catel were escorting them, ordinary soldiers had no chance. Cutting down any enemies in front of them without hesitation, the group finally reached the inner city.

Duke Palan and Marquis Catel tried to escort them further and into the royal palace, but…

“You’re not going any further.”

Jake, who led the elite Ghost members, was waiting for them.

‘They’ve come here just as my master predicted.’

As soon as the walls had crumbled, Jake had obeyed Siegfried’s...