Chapter 616: The Tavern
Observing the city guards splitting into three squads heading in different directions, Antalya, considering Sorovo’s likely strategy, quickly deduced his intent.
"That’s a precautionary measure," Antalya said slowly, "It seems our temporary ally isn’t as foolish as Howard described."
"Did I paint him that badly?" Howard seized the opportunity to interject, "You can’t just slander people, boss. Am I the type to hold grudges?"
"Right, right, you’re just petty," Ali joked, a rarity for her.
"Enough, let’s get serious. We’re on the battlefield now. Red Eye might have sentinels around; we need to stay alert!"
Antalya interrupted Howard and Ali, "Put on your masks; I don’t want the Black Briar family from Breeze City coming to my tavern demanding people!"
As the squad designated for the assault took their positions, the work of dispersing the surrounding civilians began under the organization of the city guard’s third squad.
Dispersing civilians was a necessary measure; if civilians were present during a battle, any achievements would be diminished.
Moreover, without civilian interference, it was easier to engage freely in combat, slightly increasing the chances of success.
The city guard’s first squad, led by Sorovo himself, formed the innermost layer of the encirclement.
The second and third squads created a looser surrounding ring, with Howard, Ali, and Antalya interspersed among them, ready to act on opportunity.