Verc immediately heard about the army arriving at the City of Sionnan.
As a matter of fact, he had long known that they were near because of the scouts he had stationed in the city, led by Jed.
The shadow operatives blent seamlessly into the city's trade hubs, keeping an absolute lock on every movement made by the grand crusade.
They had gathered the news of their slow, noisy approach, meticulously documenting their numbers, their arrogant leaders, and their involved factions.
They knew about the royal infantry, the siege units, and the paladins representing the four major churches—[The Radiant Church], [The Umbral Covenant], [The Verdant Communion], and [The Crimson Accord].
"Took them long enough."
Verc muttered softly, standing on the central balcony of his newly completed fortress.
Him and his people were thoroughly prepared for the incoming fight.
