The group evaded the pursuing puppet monsters and swiftly exited the city through the secret passage.
"Whew… it's over." Looking at Wind Orchid City shrouded in mist, Phield shrugged. "Now the family can deal with the headache of corruption."
"My lord, look! The Night Owl members seem to be in trouble."
Ashina pointed toward the outskirts, tugging at Phield's sleeve.
Following her direction, they saw the two members of Night Owl being surrounded and besieged by a noble army, locked in a desperate battle.
Since Ashina hadn't intercepted the messengers, the call for help from Wind Orchid City had reached nearby nobles. Though nobles were often divided by conflicting interests, when it came to suppressing rebels, they were surprisingly united.
When nobles were in trouble, they truly came to help.
