Chapter 50: The Battle on the Other Side

In the Mottled Town East District, the shadow cast by the Old Bell Tower shrouded a nearby aging barn used for storing hay and sundries.

However, at this very moment, billowing black smoke had replaced the Bell Tower's shadow, twisting as it rose into a night sky stained red by firelight. The barn had already transformed into a massive torch. Raging flames greedily devoured the dry wood and forage, crackling and popping as they burned.

The scene was in utter chaos.

Townsfolk who had rushed over upon hearing the news were in a panic. Some carried buckets of water to fight the fire, but splashing that pitiful amount onto the inferno was a drop in the bucket; it instantly evaporated into rising white steam. Women clutched their crying children, weeping helplessly, while men shouted at the top of their lungs, trying to organize a more effective rescue. But their conflicting opinions led to red-faced arguments, making the situation even more chaotic.