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On the border, stand-offs, fights. Warriors are wounded, fallen. Yet, an all-out war hadn't come to pass. Time has continued to push onwards, and in the blink of an eye, it's already the end of the year.

Only a week left before New Year's Eve. The Emperor has already announced that there will be no New Year's celebrations this year. Compared to the usually bustling streets, the streets now appear noticeably deserted, with some shops closing their doors early. With the shadow of the looming war, people began to think more about their families and friends, and business became a less important concern.

Long Yi and Ai Lin were walking down the street, ready to go to Iron Blood General's Mansion.