As the Hunting Group gradually drew closer, the cheers of the people around them began to weaken.
That was because an incredibly strong smell of blood began to spread from the Hunting Group.
Overwhelmed by that pungent stench of blood, everyone's voices unconsciously grew quieter.
Only then did the crowd notice that the Hunting Group's members were all stained with blood to varying degrees.
It was not the Hunting Group's blood, but Kabane blood.
Amid the crowd, Fang Li came to a realization.
No wonder there wasn't a single person around after we got here. It looks like, after meeting up with Mumei, they went straight into the forest to hunt Kabane. That's why the people on the Iron Fortress could stay here without worry.
After all, rather than setting out with the risk of being attacked by Kabane along the way, it was safer to wait here and travel together with the Hunting Group.
While Fang Li was thinking this, Yomogawa Ayame had already approached with Kurusu Kunoichi.
"Thank you very much, Lord Mima." Yomogawa Ayame gave Tenbatsu Mima a slight bow. "Not only have you gone to the trouble of protecting us, you even took the initiative to confront the Kabane."
Tenbatsu Mima smiled faintly. His handsome face, coupled with that elegant smile, gave him an indescribably approachable air.
"Since we happened to meet here, it is only right to help those in need. Besides, fighting Kabane is the Meaning of Existence of the Hunting Group. Lady Ayame need not thank me for it."
As he said this, Tenbatsu Mima finally turned his gaze toward Fang Li and asked thoughtfully, "As for this gentleman, I don't believe I saw him yesterday?"
Tenbatsu Mima's words drew everyone's attention to Fang Li.
Fang Li could not help but feel puzzled.