Inside the city.
The spacious city lacked many structures.
In the open, empty space, countless 'Fire Giants' knelt in tightly packed rows.
Wearing battle armor, heads bowed, sitting with legs folded, their short-handled giant hammers lay to one side.
Despite the deafening roars outside the city walls, these Fire Giants appeared as if in a deep slumber.
They maintained their fixed posture without any movement.
At this moment—!
Woooon!
A low, resonant horn blast echoed softly across the distant sky.
The foremost Fire Giant's body suddenly shuddered, their rigid movements slowly giving way as they slowly raised their head.
The flames on their head and beard instantly ignited into crimson fire, illuminating the dim plaza.
Then the giant swayed its body and stood up.
Picked up the weapon at its side.
Opened the city gates.
Stepped out with firm strides.
...
The abrupt sound of the horn caught Fang Hao slightly off guard.
He turned his gaze back toward the city before him.
