“Why is there no response?” Baron August said with a frown from a temporary garrison about a kilometer away from the walls of Petrucca. He had been burning with determination when he sent a messenger to the governor according to custom, urging him to surrender and warning him that the legion would attack in three days’ time. The news of the Firebird Legion marching toward the city would have spread by now, but a messenger would cause an even bigger stir. In fact, it would be strange if an imperial legion surrounding the city received no reaction.

As such, Baron August had been hoping to settle the entire issue without having to take action. Perhaps the residents of the city would get scared and rebel. However, even after three days, the City of Petrucca remained as quiet as a mouse. Although the gates had been locked and guards were placed on the city walls after the messenger left the city, there were no other movements at all. The city seemed too calm.

“What are you up to…?” Baron August glared at the city with a frown. At the least, he had been expecting the city to send a messenger over to them for negotiations. As such, he was starting to get frustrated because of how quiet they were.

“Sir. All troops are on standby.”

“Hmm.” Baron August nodded at the words of...