The Black Iron Fortress: Secrets of the Past (3)

At first, Thotmudo couldn't believe it. But as he recalled the shattered gate and the expression on Claudio's face, he had no choice but to reluctantly come to terms with this reality.

Claudio Blackiron didn't waste a moment and kept talking, his words speeding up, clearly knowing his time was running out.

He answered Thotmudo's doubts one by one, revealing the buried secrets of that year.

"...The Deceiver was the mastermind behind the fall of Black Iron Fortress..."

The Deceiver?

Thotmudo's pupils shrank. The Deceiver, a group of godless rats living in the sewers, was known for their shady activities, but how could they have the power to conquer the formidable Black Iron Fortress?

His breath hitched, and he continued reading.