The tension in Skyplume City was thick enough to cut with a knife. The once vibrant streets were now eerily quiet, save for the purposeful march of heavily armed soldiers. Their faces were etched with grim determination, a stark contrast to the carefree laughter that usually filled the air.
These soldiers understood the gravity of the situation. Every attack from the Demon Lord Abyss was a trial by fire, a deadly dance that could claim countless lives.
Back in the bustling city center office building, Zhao Qingya paced restlessly within her office. The door creaked open, revealing her assistant's hurried entrance.
"We have news from the front," she announced, her voice tight with urgency. "The enemy has begun their assault. Their entire force is mobilized, aiming to launch a brutal attack on Skyplume City!"