At that moment, with about an hour left until clarity dawned, vigilance was at its lowest. Soldiers donning counterfeit attire and brandishing weapons easily breached the mountain stronghold's doors.
As the skirmish erupted, those left behind began to realize the dire situation. However, it was already too late!
With superior numbers and unwavering morale, the soldiers swiftly overwhelmed the intermediate mountain bandits, who were accustomed to preying on the weak. Having suffered consecutive setbacks and diminished strength, panic and apprehension consumed them. In the face of a formidable foe, they trembled in fear, some even losing control of their bladders and crying out for their parents as they fled in every direction to preserve their lives.
