The dark night descended, with neither stars nor moon to be seen.
The people stood silently in the gloom, gazing into the distance. They were now very close to the Demon Domain, and an unpleasant odor hung in the air, like coarse grit pouring into their lungs.
The city gates closed behind them, and a golden radiance flickered, forming a protective barrier that enveloped the entire city.
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