The situation was about what he expected—noise from below was approaching, clearly, the enemy had already guessed their location.
The Shield of Lufu members looked down, all displaying anxious expressions, except for Xiangzi, who appeared indifferent. The young man adjusted his hat, holding a wand in one hand and a sword in the other, and walked up the stairs. The remaining people exchanged glances and decisively followed him.
Upon reaching the third floor, a row of knights suddenly appeared directly ahead, and they discovered Fang Hong and others at the same moment. They shouted loudly in the local language of Istania, drew curved blades from under their robes, and charged toward them.
