The armies of beastmen marched through the city of Solares and quickly stomped out any sign of the Idegen's presence. Soon, droves of humans tucked away in their homes joined them on their march to the upper district. Once a home for the elite, now a haven for likely the last remaining humans on the continent.
Giant plumes of smoke rose up above the upper district as they approached. In the courtyard, three piles of Idegen sizzled and popped as they slowly turned to ash. Many knights, adventurers, and Gerard's companions stood off to the distance, beaten and battered yet filled with expressions of relief. As Gerard brought his allies into the upper district, many of the citizens looked on in awe.
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Gerard knelt before the queen with the leaders of the beastmen kneeling behind him.
"Is there a reason you brought an entire army back into my city?" Quinne demanded.
"They're our allies, our friends, just as you are mine," Gerard replied.
