"Patriarch, the other families have yet to respond, I'm afraid..." The implication in his words was clear.
The Bear Fortress had been besieged for days, but those other families were merely watching the situation unfold, unwilling to engage in a life-and-death struggle with the Beastman horde.
"Such a group of opportunistic cowards!" the Master of the Ye Family pondered for a moment before saying, "Let alone whether the other families will help; we must withstand the initial assault of the Beastmen. Have the Maple Leaf Guards ready for battle at all times!"
As night fell, the Beastman army had positioned itself outside Maple Leaf City, surrounding it completely.
"Hear me, people of Maple Leaf City! We, the Beastman allied forces, have encircled you. Be wise and open the main city gates, surrender the Dragon Lady to us, and we shall retreat immediately. Otherwise, we shall trample Maple Leaf City to the ground, leaving not a single soul!"
