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Firian
The Apothelin River flowed under the city wall to the south. There was a checkpoint there, probably for trade, but it was still the weakest point in the city’s land defenses.
Firian eyed the place where the river met the wall from his position among the trees. There were two guards, both on the same side of the opening, clearly talking to each other. Kiria’s forces must have arrived at the main gate. His chest felt full at the thought of her in the middle of that army. It wouldn’t be enough to take the city. They all knew that. If he took too long, if the other parts of the plan didn’t work, then even the Tanyu who had sided with him wouldn’t be able to save her. They’d be overwhelmed. Seventeen was such a small number when Belik had the force of everyone else on his side.
Fi
