A crushing defeat!
The order within Voldisk City had completely collapsed. The moment the sound of artillery fire first echoed through the streets, those Roshians living in areas not yet fallen mostly hid inside their homes, locking doors and windows, hiding in cupboards, cellars, stoves—any place that offered concealment.
Others quickly tallied their belongings, grabbed valuable gold and silver jewelry, cash, and a small amount of food, then stepped out into the streets to flee toward the city's North Gate. By day, the gate was naturally open and guarded by sentries, but now? There were none.
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