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Amidst the chaos, the story focuses on the citizens—ordinary people gripped by fear and uncertainty. An elderly merchant, trembling and anxious, pleads for reassurance about his family’s safety, fearing that the invaders will plunder his goods and harm his loved ones. The guard’s response emphasizes the strength of the city’s fortifications, assuring him that the walls are as strong as ever, capable of protecting everyone within.
Women, children, and elderly residents gather anxiously, seeking comfort and safety. A woman with a babe in arms fears for her future and her child’s, but the guards and soldiers remind her that the walls—built over a century ago by Queen Semiramis—have never fallen and will serve as the city’s shield once again.