Section 5: Clash of Brothers

Arthur requests a meeting with Commander Noah, who agrees to see him. During the meeting, Arthur presents his plan to save the town from Ethan.

At that moment, Ethan's soldiers reach the town and notice that the walls are devoid of defenders. They breach the city gates and enter, only to find the streets and shops abandoned. As they advance through the city, they are met with a surprising sight.

Commander Noah's soldiers appear from the rooftops in large numbers, while another group moves to block their escape routes.

Minister Ethan advises Ethan to surrender rather than fight, but Ethan stabs him, causing the minister to fall from his horse, lifeless. Ethan commands his soldiers to attack, and a battle ensues.

Commander Noah's soldiers rain arrows upon the invaders from the rooftops, inflicting heavy casualties. They also hurl large stones and ignite oil to disrupt Ethan's forces. Despite the losses, Ethan manages to break through one of the barriers and proceeds towards the city center, unaware of the trap awaiting him there.

Minister Commander Noah said, "Your prediction has worked, Commander Noah," and Commander Noah responded, "He's my brother, and I know how he thinks." Ethan, seeing this exchange from afar, became angry. He assessed the small number of his soldiers compared to the large army under Commander Noah, but his lust for power prevented him from surrendering.

He ordered his soldiers to attack, leading to a battle in which Commander Noah emerged victorious. Ethan challenged him to a duel, but Commander Noah offered him a chance to leave the city. Ethan refused and attacked,

charging his horse at Noah while Noah rode towards him.

They collided, causing Ethan to fall from his horse. Commander Noah dismounted and approached him, with the minister and soldiers watching from a distance.

They witnessed Commander Noah embracing his brother and shedding tears on his shoulder, creating a moment of silence.

Arthur, the painter Jack, and Soundous observed the scene, evoking memories of Arthur crying on his mother's shoulder and deep sadness for Commander Noah.

The city gradually calmed down, and people began tending to the wounded while prisoners were escorted nearby.

The following day, Noah organized a grand celebration for the city, honoring Arthur for his contribution to the plan that saved the city.

He offered Arthur and the painter Jack prestigious positions in the town.

However, Arthur expressed his need to return to his mother and obtain her medicine from the desert herb.

Commander Noah encouraged him to go, reminding him that the city now belonged to him and that he could visit anytime.

Commander Noah ordered the soldiers to prepare a convoy for travel,

providing engineers and food to enhance the city's development.

This included addressing the coal plant that caused diseases in the city.

Arthur turned to Soundous and asked, "Are you ready to return to the city?" Soundous smiled and replied, "Yes, I hope everything is fine."