Barry also had three former soldiers of Wyvern Peak on his side. They were why Sylvester had failed to take out Barry's group.

There were over eight thousand three hundred people throughout Cloudton—three thousand if the women, elderly, and children were excluded. These people formed a rather powerful group. At the very least, they were of great use during a siege.

***

A little while later, Adrian got the gist of the situation in Cloudton. Meanwhile, Rozi brought their group of survivors into the city while Helen and the others freed Sylverster's prisoners.

Two hours later, everyone from the east and west sides of the city gathered at the city square. Adrian led Barry, Helen, and the others onto the stage, and the crowd silently watched him. The youngsters in the crowd were stunned when they recognized the man standing on the stage.

"Over there… Isn't that War Legate Draco from Wyvern Peak?"

"It’s really him!"

"He's here!"

Many had seen Adrian before, so they were no strange