The fire grew larger and larger, completely blocking the road north.
People gathered at the city gate to watch. Some prayed to the Divine Spirits they believed in, hoping the flames would spare Burning City.
The flames did not hear the people's heartfelt pleas. An ill wind suddenly blew from the north, and the raging inferno, like the breath of a vicious dragon, lunged toward Burning City.
The entirety of Burning City was forced to join the firefighting efforts.
Meanwhile, Leech had returned to his troop of Corpse Ghosts. He scanned his surroundings to avoid being discovered while he inspected his post-battle spoils.
'The people of Burning City are busy fighting the fire, so I don't have to worry about them discovering what's going on here.'
