Chapter 435: It's Snowing

His towering figure dissipated amidst the clouds.

The wind calmed down. It would take time for the smoke to fade, and as the shadows retreated, they left behind a City-State scarred and battered.

"There are survivors here too! It's a little girl!"

An excited shout broke the tranquility of the cemetery. A City-State Guard opened the large door of the watch house and discovered a girl curled up inside.

The chilly wind, mixed with the smell of gunpowder, blew into the room from outside. Annie, somewhat confused, looked up to see a black-clad guard at the door. In a daze, she thought she saw another figure appear behind the young soldier, a hunched figure with an always brooding gaze.

She got up in confusion and subconsciously stepped forward, stumbling towards the door, trying to grasp at the stooping figure.