But Fang Hong still managed to distinguish their direction away from the square by the reflection of the icy river surface in the south, leaning towards the Southern City District. Thus, he made a decisive decision to break through the South Gate and leave Dulun—
Miss Ship's Officer and Enan had no objections, just following his arrangements. The three of them passed through several blocks in the vast night, with the Clockwork Fairy paving the way smoothly, encountering no obstacles along the way.
The City Defense Force had set up some checkpoints at several street corners, but they were all done perfunctorily; on the other hand, the patrol cavalry Fang Hong was worried about seemed somewhat sluggish in their actions, not yet mobilized by this moment, offering them great convenience.
