"An order from the Thousand Households!"
"Slay every rebel—man, woman, or child! Uphold the law!"
"An order from the Thousand Households..."
Shouts echoed through the forest. Having been ambushed repeatedly, the Inspectors were tormented to the point of madness, each one now venting their frustrations with wild abandon.
Even those who couldn't stomach it didn't dare to disobey a direct military order.
Man, woman, or child—it made little difference to the edge of a blade.
Chu Mu struggled to his feet. He had no intention of pursuing the stragglers. Besides, his body was in no condition to do anything.
He only stood to guard against any unforeseen attacks. Victory was within reach, and it would be a true disaster to be finished off by a stray blade now.
"Don't run!"
"Stop!"
