Chi-Woo managed to go to sleep, but not long after, he had to open his eyes again. It was because Ru Amuh suddenly woke him up with the news that their enemies were almost here. Chi-Woo hurriedly got up when he heard that the coalition was going to reach the last gate soon. It was already busy outside, and people were running everywhere he looked. Chi-Woo led the Seven Stars members up to the walls and looked over the gate.

The Cassiubia League members guarding the walls were already notching arrows onto their bows even though their enemy couldn’t be sighted yet. Veins popped out of the back of their hands as they gripped their bows with full strength. Below the gate, the troops stationed near the entrance were also holding their breath while clutching onto their weapons. Everyone defending the mountain range on the left and right sides of the gate looked incredibly tense as they stared forward.

Nobody spoke. It was hard for them to even stand properly. Everyone’s breathing was harsh, and even their skin seemed to sting a bit. Under the silver light of the setting moon, a very deep silence and stillness stretched. Then, suddenly, quiet murmurs could be heard on top of the gate. Starting from members of the Garula tribe, who were known to have superb eyesight and...