Without the burden of carrying a great sword, Chen Ke felt much more at ease as he weaved through the alleys, avoiding the groups of soldiers on the streets while continuing to explore the roads beneath the city.
The siege was ongoing, only the attackers no longer utilized the large siege engines. Judging by the state of the streets, Chen Ke deduced that the city gates had been breached, and perhaps a vast portion of the city had been occupied.
When a siege battle moved to hand-to-hand combat within the city, it essentially signaled the defenders' defeat. Surrender was merely a matter of time. The nobility hid inside the palace, too afraid to emerge, perhaps preparing a retreat.
However, the civilians on the streets were not so fortunate. Not only did they face a future of displacement, but they were also at the mercy of bloodthirsty soldiers slaughtering them. Tonight would be the end of days for Faralis.
