The inn's quiet return to normalcy after the previous chaos was short-lived. Though the public challenges ceased, the resentment toward Layla simmered just beneath the surface.
Her firm stance and unapologetic attitude had rubbed many locals the wrong way, and it wasn't long before the gossiping whispers turned into bitter plans.
Unable to take on Mary due to her overwhelming strength, the discontented residents decided to focus their frustrations on the seemingly more approachable Layla.
The tension was palpable as Layla walked through the streets of Verdeti, the bustling city of pleasure now feeling much less welcoming.
She noticed the occasional cold glare or whispered remark as she passed. While she could sense the animosity brewing, she wasn't particularly concerned. She had dealt with far worse, and a few disgruntled townsfolk didn't seem like much of a threat.
However, the situation escalated faster than Layla expected.
