High above the city walls.
Lister stood calmly, like a spectator watching a dramatic performance.
He casually twirled an ancient rune in his hand, his gaze with great interest fixed on the rising smoke that would soon engulf Truva City below.
"Young master, do you really think these local forces can destroy so many of the Empire's elite warriors?"
Adrian couldn't help but voice his doubts.
"This time it's not a few hundred, but four thousand warriors!"
"This power is enough to flatten any seventh-tier or higher faction organization."
Lister smiled faintly upon hearing this.
"Adrian, you're underestimating these local powerhouses."
"Let's not even mention the lesser fish that follow them. Just Sky-reaching Tower, Chaos Apostles, and Count Blackcrow alone—publicly and privately, they have at least twenty Master Rank experts!"
"And there are hundreds, perhaps even more, at the Expert Rank and Hero Rank."
He paused briefly before continuing his analysis.
