Ross and his group entered Hidden River Fortress amidst a sea of confusion.
The streets were packed with people. Some watched in fear, others in curiosity, and many simply stood frozen, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
Hidden River Fortress was home to more than five million people. Brandon and his men had only removed King Ji Canghai and his loyal forces.
The vast majority of the fortress's inhabitants were ordinary citizens who had nothing to do with the king's rule. They were innocents.
People who had spent years living beneath the tyranny of a single man.
"What happened to King Ji Canghai?!"
"Where are all his soldiers?"
"Who are these people?"
"Did the fortress change owners?"
The questions spread through the crowd like wildfire. Unfortunately, nobody had any answers.
The citizens could only watch as Ross's enormous entourage moved through the streets toward the central castle. Then someone noticed something strange.
"Wait..."
