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When they successfully made it to the Southern borders, the huge iron gate was heavily guarded by Marius's guards, making it nearly impossible to get in. The towering structure before them seemed insurmountable, its height accentuated by the vigilant archers patrolling the top.
Ivan's keen senses detected the tension in the air– the guards were at full alert this time, their watchful eyes piercing the darkness as they moved about, staying warily conscious of their surroundings.
Ivan, who remained hidden by one of the bushes, could sense that Marius was more than prepared to welcome him with dozens of his armies. He clenched his teeth at the thought and turned to Duncan who remained hidden by the tree next to him, and after getting the message, Duncan turned to Lucy who had let her hair loose and was all prepared to act out her role for tonight.
