The mere presence of these powerful figures is enough to ensure the safety of Klim Fortress, and in fact, General Baldwin would rather Huggesen personally lead the gnolls to attack, so he can command the Golden Ones to encircle and kill the chosen ones.
This purification ritual will sever the link between the gnolls and the Master of Hunting. If General Baldwin hopes to avoid unexpected events, he can silently advance the ceremony. Such a high-profile observation scene implies that today's invitation is itself a trap luring enemy actions.
After the Winter Wolf Army began to react to the surprise attack, continuous explosions echoed underground.
Smoke and fire rose from the most severely attacked city gate, but the Earth Priests' temporary reinforcements on the buildings thwarted the ratmen's attempt to blow up the gate.
Though the appearance of these ratmen was indeed unexpected, relying solely on them to break through the already renovated Klim Fortress is a fool's dream.
