As night deepened, the streets were nearly empty under the city’s full lockdown, save for uniformed patrols. The few civilians who were out walked hurriedly, afraid of drawing trouble.

At that moment, a ten-man patrol unit approached the small courtyard where Warrick was hiding.

Leading them was Mulder Frank, a burly man with a buzz cut. After ensuring the street was clear, he stepped forward and knocked on the courtyard door.

The knocking followed a distinct rhythm, like a secret code. After the first knock, there was no response, so he knocked twice more.

On the third knock, the gate finally creaked open a crack. A shadowed figure inside revealed only half their face and muttered in a low, deep voice, “The sun shines bright in the sky.”

Without missing a beat, Mulder responded, “I raise my glass and ask the blue sky.”

It was the secret code they had set up beforehand.

“Come in, gentlemen. Sir Prescott has been expecting you.”

The courtyard door swung open, and Kalen gestured for them to enter.

Mulder nodded and led his team inside.

Once they were all in, Kalen poked his head out to scan the street. After confirming that there was nothing suspicious, he quickly closed the door.

At that moment, the residence door opened.

guards, stepped out. He immediately recognized the uniforms they wore as those of the City

over, the City Defenders had undergone a complete restructuring. All officials

were no longer useful to him. However, it was clear that Huxley had already

Prescott, Lord Poseidon sent us to assist you,”

“Poseidon?”

They had all heard of Poseidon one of the four royal Gods of

enemy of West

guards hadn’t expected Warrick to have ties to the

situation, only a force as powerful as the Hall of Gods could get them safely out of

a way to get us

“Of course.”

and one of his men stepped forward to

and come with us. We’ll get you out of the city without a

at his four guards. “What about

alone. Their fate is none of my concern,” Mulder replied

it really that

They were all just trying to survive,

just about the uniforms,” Mulder said. “Even if

“Why not?” Kalen frowned.

just enough for Sir Prescott. If the rest of you try to blend in, it’ll raise suspicion. And if

“You little-”

and said, “Our safety doesn’t matter. As long

turned to Warrick and said, “We don’t have much time. Let’s

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