The scene shifts, moving far away from the bloody corridors of the Spider Syndicate's hidden base and the chaos in Crestport City. We are now in the Roland Kingdom, a powerful rival nation bordering Sir Karlos's former homeland.
After days of hard travel through the desolate Sunken Sands desert, Karlos and the heads of the three noble families who had fled with him finally reached the capital city of the Roland Kingdom.
It was a large, imposing city, its walls strong and its banners flying proudly. As their dusty carriages and tired soldiers approached the main gates, they saw a contingent of the Roland Kingdom's Royal Army waiting for them.
These soldiers looked impressive and disciplined. They wore bright red uniforms under gleaming golden armor, their helmets polished, their spears held perfectly straight.
