Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

The chapter describes a group of poorly equipped and trained garrison soldiers defending a city against a powerful and bloodthirsty enemy army. The soldiers, led by a notorious local wanderer, manage to secure the city's key points, but find that the wealthy families have already fled and looted the government granaries and private food reserves. The chapter also depicts the dire living conditions of the common people, who are forced to scavenge for scraps of food. Overall, the chapter paints a bleak picture of the city's desperate situation as it faces an overwhelming threat from the enemy forces.

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