Invasion

Thale had to act quickly if he wanted to protect his courtyard from the pirates. He set about gathering his resources and setting traps around the house, determined to do whatever it took to keep his home safe.

He had heard of the pirate King, a man with a reputation for savagery. He was known as the Butcher, and Thale had to be careful if he wanted to stay out of his grasp.

As he worked, Thale couldn't help but hope that the city authorities would be able to deal with the pirates before they reached his home. He was no match for the King, his captains and his crew, and he didn't want to get caught up in the fighting.

He finished setting his traps and took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. He had done everything he could to protect his home, and now all he could do was wait and see what happened.

As the sun began to set, Thale settled in for a long night of waiting, his mind racing as he tried to come up with a plan. The pirates were coming, and Thale was as ready as he could be.

Thale was woken close to dawn by the sound of explosions. He sat up in bed, his heart racing as he tried to figure out what was happening.

He got out of bed and made his way to the window, his senses heightened as he tried to get a sense of what was happening. As he looked out, he saw that there was a warship and five sailboats at the coast of the city, and fires were burning from the explosions.

Thale wanted to do something to protect the innocent people of the city, but he also knew that he was no match for the pirates. He grabbed his bow and arrow, preparing to defend himself if necessary.

He made his way to the cliff overlooking the city, wanting to get a better look at the battle. He was going to spectate for as long as possible, hoping that the city authorities would be able to deal with the pirates before they reached his home.

As he watched the battle unfold, Thale couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. He was helpless in the face of the pirate's might, and he could only hope that he would be able to survive the night.

As Thale watched the battle unfold, he was amazed to see a bright light emanating from the center of the city. It seemed to be some kind of protective dome, enveloping the city and keeping it safe from harm.

He couldn't believe his eyes as he saw a man hovering in the air, observing the pirate ships. He was surrounded by a glowing aura, and Thale couldn't help but wonder who he was and where he had come from.

Just as Thale was wondering what was happening, he saw a bright red light shoot up into the sky from the pirate ship. It was clear that the pirates were not going down without a fight.

He watched the battle with a mix of fear and awe, unable to believe what he was seeing. He had always heard stories of powerful cultivators, but he had never actually seen one in action.

As the night wore on, Thale knew that he had to be ready for whatever came his way. He just hoped that he would be able to survive the night.

Thale watched in shock as the pirate captain's voice boomed across the city, taunting the city lord. "The great city lord is here to welcome me," he shouted. "I hope you're ready to surrender to my might."

The city lord's response was swift and confident. "Are you looking to die?" he shouted back. "It's been a long time since our last battle, and you ran away like a dog. Do you really think you stand a chance against me now?"

Thale couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had never seen such a confrontation before, and he couldn't help but be in awe of the two powerful cultivators facing off against each other.

As the battle raged on, Thale had to stay out of sight. He didn't want to get caught up in the fighting, and he was ready to run if necessary.

He watched from the cliff as the two cultivators clashed, their powers clashing in a display of raw energy. It was clear that this was no ordinary battle, and Thale knew that he was witness to something truly special.