[10/8/2026: Added a few lines in previous chaps~ If you read before this date, do take a peek, just in case.]
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Lord Pallo also called in his most powerful guards, and this included the level 40 powerhouses that Gregor defeated back then.
They were there not only to guard him, but considering how high their noses were, it was also a show of power. It was as if they were daring them to cause trouble outside.
Ryan and the others shrugged, walking ahead of them, and carelessly exposing their backs. They put on their robes and their hoods, protecting themselves from the harsh sun of the desert.
Seeing the group carelessly walk ahead, showing their backs to them with minimal guardedness, allowed the Lord and his men to feel a little bit reassured.
They were pretty much two groups, and they handled mobs separately. If the monsters attacked a group, that group was responsible for it. Since the Lord took several level 30s and 40s with him, this was not a problem.
