When Fang Li returned to the inn, the area around it had already changed drastically as well.
Outside the inn, monster corpses and bloodstains were everywhere, as though announcing that a fierce battle had just taken place here. A faintly pungent smell of blood hung in the air.
"What happened?"
"Why are there so many monsters in the city?"
"And I live nearby, but I didn't notice anything at all..."
Citizens of Erlord's Royal Capital had gathered around the inn, staring at the devastation and talking among themselves.
The inn itself was in even worse condition. Several walls had been smashed, struck, or sliced apart, while every glass window had either shattered or cracked, making the entire building look as though it might collapse at any moment.
"The area ahead has been sealed off!"
"Ordinary citizens are not allowed to approach!"
The kingdom's Knight Order and Guard Corps had surrounded the area so tightly that not even water could pass through, completely isolating the inn.
Fang Li was allowed through using a token of the Belzerg royal family. Once inside the inn, he immediately found his companions.
"Mr. Fang Li!"
In the lobby, Alice was the first to notice Fang Li entering. Clutching the dazzling holy sword in her hands, she visibly relaxed as though she had found someone to rely on.
On closer inspection, Alice was still wearing pajamas, clearly having been completely unprepared until just moments ago.
Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness were there as well.
"Damn it! They actually dared to attack this Goddess? Damn it! Damn it!"
Aqua was tearing at a monster's head as though throwing a tantrum.
"This seems like a very rare monster, doesn't it? Its organs and hide would definitely sell for a lot if we cut them out!"
Megumin poked a monster's