The Gold Armor wanted Li Hao’s trio to visit the city lord manor. The three were in no hurry since the Gold Armor was busy on top of the city walls. They strolled toward the barracks.0

The northern quadrant.0

There were guards at the gate when the trio arrived. The barracks had been a bit quiet on their last visit—it seemed more alive now. Not only were there guards, but so were there Red Armors in the distance carrying out duties. The guardrail lifted automatically when the trio approached the guard post.0

Thump!0

The soldier on duty thumped his chest with his right hand, slightly agitated, like he was welcoming the triumphant return of victorious soldiers. Li Hao and the other two were used to the reaction—they saluted in return.0

The trio entered the northern quadrant.0

“Let’s go to the armory,” Li Hao proposed. “Perhaps we’ll find something there. There’s a Silver Armor there that seems stronger than the rest. He had a bit of an attitude last time I met him, I wonder if he’ll be better today.”1

The northern quadrant was enormous and populated with numerous buildings. As new recruits,...0