Following the street inward, they quickly arrived at an area with several inns.
After all, most adventurers came here to rest for a night. In this dungeon, everyone had to be cautious because the dungeon was alive and would show its fangs when adventurers were at their weakest.
Spending the night in the dungeon is the same as wishing death away. This was why the town was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Adventurers needed a safe place to rest, and within that, there were infinite business opportunities.
Walking on the street and looking at the dilapidated wooden houses around, August couldn't help but click his tongue.
It's quite primitive, and from the beginning, these houses were built haphazardly. After all, there would be monster riots from time to time, and the town would be destroyed again. There was no need to build anything too good.
"Captain, something feels off in the atmosphere."
Tione looked around with a slight frown. Many merchants here and the gazes of the people around them were somewhat strange.
Not only that, there were almost no adventurers on the street. Normally, there might not be many people, but there would be some activity. This indicated that something was definitely wrong.
"Yeah, after coming in, I haven't seen many people."
Finn also noticed the signs around. He squinted his eyes slightly, having a hunch that something had happened.
"What should we do, Finn?"
Riveria asked, as Finn was the captain of their familia, and decision-making required his input.
"Let's inquire first and split up."
"I don't think we need to, Finn."
"Hmm?"
Following Riveria's gaze, August saw a man walking out of a nearby inn.
Seeing this, Finn immediately understood. This guy was the boss here, and it was most suitable to go to him when something happened. Plus, they were familiar.
"Oh, Bors."
"Hmm? Who's calling me?"
Hearing the voice, Bors subconsciously turned around. However, when he saw Finn and the others, his expression froze.
Bors Elder, a Level 3 adventurer, is Rivira representative, and the local big shot (self-proclaimed) of this town.
"From Loki Familia? The Braver, Nine Hells, Sword Princess, Jormungand, Crusher and the recent rising star, Collector?"
"Damn it, don't call me by that name."
Tiona immediately protested. Names like Crusher were too unpleasant.
"What's going on, Bors?"
Finn walked over and asked.
"You guys came at the right time. To be honest, meeting you at this time is not a good thing."
"What's wrong?"
"Someone died in the inn."
Bors's face looked unpleasant. This was his territory, and the rules were set by him.
This small town was his money-making place. Naturally, he couldn't allow any mess, especially murder. After all, if this place became chaotic, how would he make money?
Now, someone had died here. If it wasn't handled properly, it would definitely lead to a significant drop in business.
After all, if there was a place where someone might die, and no one returned from there, people who came here were looking for a peaceful and safe place.
"Do you need help?"
"Help? You guys?"
Bors looked at Finn and the others back and forth, full of suspicion.
A group of top adventurers helping here? That was too strange.
"I can't pay you."
Bors's first reaction was to refuse to pay.
"That's not what I mean. Since we'll be staying here tonight, it's better to resolve the issue as soon as possible."
"Ah, I see. Then come with me."
Hearing Finn say this, Bors nodded, and then led the way.
At the same time, Bors secretly rejoiced. Finn, Riveria, and Sword Princess were all Level 6, and Tiona and Tione were both Level 5. With their help, he could just freeload. This was simply making a fortune.
Finn also saw through Bors's thoughts but didn't expose him.
Soon, led by Bors, the group arrived at an inn. A crowd surrounded it, watching the excitement from both inside and outside three layers.
"It seems a bit troublesome to get in."
Finn acted helplessly. There were too many people.
Hum~
However, in a sudden moment, a terrifying pressure descended.
The bustling crowd instantly fell into silence.
"Make way."
August calmly uttered these two words.
The next moment, everyone immediately cleared a path without any hesitation.
Bors saw this and his eyes were about to pop out. Damn, do you have to be this awesome? Also, you bastards are too coordinated with him.
What he didn't know was that just now, August released a shallow Conqueror's Haki.
Because it was only released externally, it didn't stun people, but it made them subconsciously fear August.
Those with weak wills and low strength couldn't maintain their composure under Conqueror's Haki.
Therefore, even if it was just a slight release, it was enough to shock everyone.
Like this, led by August, the group walked in.
"What just happened?"
"I don't know. We just subconsciously made way."
"That's Loki Familia, right? The guy who spoke just now seems to be the Loki Familia rising star, Collector."
"The one who leveled up to Level 2 in less than ten days?"
"Not only that, it's been just two months, and he's already Level 3."
"He's truly a monster."
The sound of discussion rose, but August ignored it.
"Kid, you're really amazing. I've been crawling around in Orario for so many years and I'm only Level 3."
"It's nothing. After this trip back, I should be able to reach Level 4."
"I-..."
Bors was choked for a moment. If looks could kill, August would be riddled with holes.
Seeing this, Finn and Riveria smiled, but they didn't say anything.
"Sure enough, the guys from Loki Familia are all a bunch of bastards."
Bors was quite angry. Normally, he could tolerate Finn and others looking for trouble, but even a newcomer like him was like this.
However, he could only seethe in impotence.
Didn't he see the three Level 6, two Level 5 around him? Who would dare to provoke with such a lineup?
"Hey, that elf."
"Huh?"
Lefiya looked around and found out that she was the one being called. She was a little puzzled.
"I'll give you some money. How about you go beat that guy up?"
"Sorry, I can't do that."
Lefiya had a black line on her forehead. Even if she wanted to beat him up herself, and even if she could, this was their familia's internal matter. If she involved Bors, it would be different.
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