The Heavily Guarded Royal Capital

Just as the two guards stationed at the city gate had said, the Royal Capital was now under extremely tight security. Not only did entering the city require strict investigation and screening, but even within the Royal Capital, rows upon rows of neatly lined-up guards could be seen patrolling back and forth through every street and alley.

People seemed to have grown accustomed to the sight and continued going about their business in an orderly fashion.

Every so often, adventurers clad in high-grade equipment could be seen moving through the streets, giving off an extraordinary air.

At regular intervals, wanted posters were displayed on places like bulletin boards and notice boards.

Those wanted posters were naturally for the Black Knight.

"Just as expected of the Royal Capital. The atmosphere feels much tenser than Axel's, and it's far more prosperous too. Even the buildings look high-class. Is this what they mean by a place only rich people can afford to live in?" Kazuma said.

"What about churches? Where is the Axies Cult church? There has to be one, right?" Aqua asked.

"Ahh, there are promotional pictures of my idol everywhere. I'm going to die from happiness..." Megumin murmured.

"Those aren't promotional pictures, they're wanted posters. Please wake up. That squad of guards over there is already looking at us strangely. Be careful, or we'll get arrested!" Darkness said.

Along the way, Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness kept chattering and looking around in every direction. They truly looked like country bumpkins entering a big city for the first time, embarrassing enough to make one want to die.

Fang Li completely ignored them, merely watching the guard squads patrolling the streets and the wanted posters plastered around every corner as he rubbed his brow in frustration.

"Looks like this has become an even