After Yilin left, Mallet finally let out a slow breath. He exchanged a glance with Carl and said, "I think Little Richie is stronger than his father, really."
"But I don't think Lord Lich King would be pleased to see him take this approach," Carl responded softly. "Of course, there might not be a better way."
...
Riding through the streets, Yilin asked Abi Robbs, who was riding beside her, "Do you think it's Gray who returned?"
"It's possible," Abi Robbs answered. "Miss Yilin, did you notice Mallet Captain's leg? He's missing one, which indicates something happened before. He just didn't tell us."
"It's good he's back," Yilin's lips curled into a slight smile, seemingly relieved. "Let's finish the fight first. After that, we can go see Gray together."
...
Gathering and organizing the troops was no easy task. Although the Southern Lords had done their best, it still took a full thirty minutes for the first batch of troops to cross the city wall and enter Black Dragon City.
