In the end, the gate of Grothen Castle of the Wayne family didn't open.
Instead, more and more soldiers were guarding with weapons and equipment on the city walls and towers. They were ready to defend the city to the death and resist the impending siege.
No one could be trusted, even if the family head was there.
Even if they had negotiated, they would not open the city gates in order to ensure their safety.
This was for their own consideration, not even for the sake of the Wayne family. They had already formed a situation where they would rise and fall together. If something unexpected happened, their wealth and family would not be guaranteed!
In this seemingly peaceful feudal era that was in fact extremely chaotic, the castle was the ultimate reliance.
As long as they relied on this sturdy castle, even if tens of thousands of enemy troops arrived, they firmly believed that they could defend with the city defense fortifications of the castle!