"Have the third group of soldiers defending the city been released?"
Prince Kongdai, reading under the candelabrum, was dressed in a nightgown, still wearing a comically pointed nightcap.
Yet, the soldier before him showed no trace of amusement: "All have been released. Only the last hundred or so soldiers are left in the city."
It's been three days since discussing surrender with Vine, and today marks the sixth day of the siege.
According to the Gray Horse Knight's instructions, a hundred soldiers are released every morning, noon, and night, without interception.
Once he safely exits the city tomorrow, Prince Kongdai is to publicly announce his promise to him, after which he will reveal the location of the remaining direct evidence.
Two Imperial Knights' companies have already departed, led by Lakunio on their way through the inevitable route to Moliat.
