Chapter 296
Author: Ugo Lee
last update2026-03-12 01:51:57

The wind blew hard across the dark desert. The Free City rebel camp was quiet. The people were too tired and too hungry to make a sound. They were just waiting for the end.

Then, the ground began to shake.

Silas stood up from the dirt. He grabbed his old rifle. He looked out into the dark night. "Positions!" Silas yelled. His voice was weak, but he tried to sound brave. "Get ready to fight!"

The Dust Runner soldiers crawled to the rocks. They aimed their guns at the dark canyon.

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