The sun's afterglow spread across the land, painting it red.

At a time when Siege City should have been filled with the smoke of cooking fires, there was none of the usual bustling scene of families cooking meals. Only a few chimneys emitted smoke, while most people gathered at the square in front of the gate, crowding it so tightly that not even water could pass through. At each betting booth around Siege City, people were placing their bets, clutching their betting slips, waiting for the final result.

"Why aren't they back yet?"

"Getting anxious, huh? Who did you bet on, brother?"