The sky was already turning a pale white, and the fires in the sandstone city had disappeared.

The city, which had been bustling all night, was now much quieter, with only the sounds of corpses being moved around.

"This orc is so heavy!"

A human guard who had been dragging an orc corpse for a while began to complain.

"Hurry up and get to work! The city lord is dead. Now it's Captain Sauron from the Alliance who's in charge!"

The guard beside him heard what he said and whispered a reminder to him.

"We're not one of his people, so why should we listen to him!"

He was somewhat unconvinced.

"Haven't you heard? Lord Leggins is dead, and Duro, who was entrusted with an important task by the city lord, has also been killed. Sandstone City has no one of note left!"

"If we don't align ourselves with the Alliance now, we won't be able to withstand the Horde's retaliation!"

The guards beside him told him to stop talking, as the current situation did not allow him to have so many thoughts.

"Well, it seems there's really no other way!"

...

"Lady Catherine!"

Instead of returning to the castle, Captain Zoro followed Joey to the smoke field.

"Commander Zoro!"

Meeting Captain Sauron in Sandstone City was indeed a bit of a surprise to Catherine.

Joey then stepped forward and briefly recounted the recent events.

"Medes, what exactly happened?"

After listening to Joey recount Catherine's ordeal, Captain Zoro immediately turned to look at Medus, who was standing to the side.

"Commander Sauron, the attack on Baron City came very suddenly. I can only escort Lady Catherine away as soon as possible."

"Commander Zoro, please don't blame Sergeant Medes. He has done a very good job!"

When Catherine saw that Captain Sauron was about to reprimand Medes, she quickly explained on his behalf.

"They actually dared to launch an attack in Baron City. It seems the person behind it is someone with considerable influence, otherwise they wouldn't be able to do this!"

Captain Sauron frowned, finding the attack quite strange. He had thought that sending Catherine to Baron City would ensure her safety, but he hadn't expected her to be attacked again.

"Captain Zoro, I will personally escort Lady Catherine away. This time, I will not let anything happen to her again!"

At this moment, Joey stepped forward and spoke directly to Captain Zoro.

"you?"

"Yes, it's me!"

Where do you plan to take her?

"Go home, Ashheard City!"

"That involves crossing the ocean, and the dangers involved might be even greater than going to Barron City!"

"I have a solution. This time it's a direct flight, no transfers needed!"

"There are no airships in Sandstone City!"

Upon hearing Joey's description, Captain Zoro guessed that Joey intended to go directly from the sky, but he also pointed out the problem.

"I don't have an airship, but I have a spaceship!"

Joey smiled smugly.

"spaceship?"

Commander Zoro's face twitched involuntarily. Although he had seen airships, such advanced means of transportation, he had never had the chance to ride in one, and yet Joey was saying that he had one.

"Those Draenei?"

He remembered that many of the people who came to help last night were Draenei, and asked guessingly.

"Yes, but it'll be mine soon!"

Joey's smugness didn't fade; instead, he became even more excited.

"You little rascal, I really underestimated you!"

A hint of jealousy flashed in Zoro's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and casually praised Joey.

"You flatter me, Commander. I've found my organization again, haven't I? I'm still the company commander working for you!"

Joey chuckled. He planned to take the job back, since he was now richer and needed an identity to protect himself.

"Hmm, it's good that you understand your position!"

Commander Zoro was satisfied with Joey's answer.

"Your mission this time is to escort Lady Catherine back to Ashfurnace City!"

"yes!"

Joey clasped his hands in a fist and accepted the task.

"Then this sandstone city..."

Joey glanced around the smoke field, wondering how Captain Zoro would arrange this sandstone city.

"This sandstone city is too remote, surrounded by desert. The king has no interest in it, and the cost of guarding it is too high. The best-case scenario is that it can be restored to its previous state and become a neutral region!"

"The tribe has suffered such a great loss, will they let it go?"

"If their chief really wasn't a pig, he would probably think the same way!"

"Then who will be the new city lord?"

What do you think of that Draenei?

Captain Zoro was deeply impressed by Karl, who had charged ahead in the battle the previous night.

“Karl?”

"That's the young Draenei, he looks quite brave!"

"That's him, but he originally planned to bring his people back to Baron City with you!"

“Baron? I don’t think that place is any good except for the king. Besides, they’ve lived there for so many years. Maybe it’s better for them to stay!”

Captain Sauron stared into Joey's eyes, clearly able to see that he had a close relationship with the group of Draenei.

"Then I'll go talk to him!"

Joey understood Captain Sauron's plan. If Sandstone City produced one Sandreel, another might emerge. And these Draenei would be more inclined to side with the Alliance, which would be somewhat helpful for the future situation.

"Then go now, make the arrangements as soon as possible, and escort Lady Catherine away!"

"yes!"

Joey turned and headed toward the Delaney residence.

Captain Zoro watched Joey's departing figure, then walked up to Catherine and led her to a corner.

He whispered a few words to Catherine, whose face gradually turned panicked.

"Impossible, Captain Zoro, how could this be?"

Catherine couldn't believe what Captain Zoro had just said in front of her; her expression was almost pleading with him to take back what he had just said.

"Lady Catherine, it's all true. His Majesty the King told me that I must inform you once I have the opportunity to meet him!"

"However, Baron City is not peaceful right now, and the King has advised you to return to Ashfurnace City for the time being. Now that we have Joey's spaceship, I feel much more at ease!"

Captain Zoro's eyes were firm, and he had no intention of taking back what he had just said.

"Alright, thank you for letting me know, Captain Zoro. I'll confirm with my father when I get back to Ashfury City, if he's still my father!"

Catherine gradually accepted what Captain Sauron had just said. Although she was still very conflicted, she decided to confirm it after returning to Ashfury City.

"Lady Catherine, please keep this a secret. It's for your safety!"

Captain Zoro reminded Catherine of something before turning around and walking back.

The matter of Sandstone City is temporarily settled. Once Joey returns, we can arrange a time to depart for Ashfurnace City.