Hidden Rebel Army

"Why are you selling these? Who put you up to it? What are your motives? Did you obtain permission from the Lord's Manor? Did the city lord allow you to sell them?! Who's behind you? What are you trying to do by selling these? Who are you mocking? What are you insinuating? What are you trying to sabotage? What are you trying to overthrow? Can't answer? Then come with me!"

Before long, a City Guard squad captain came over and arrested the merchant selling beef jerky by the roadside on the spot.

"This is a misunderstanding! I'm a law-abiding citizen! This beef jerky brand is called Shark's Dad, and today's discount recipient was chosen at random. Tomorrow, it might be the head of the household who gets a discount for buying it..."

Seeing the City Guard arrive, the player merchant still tried to defend himself.

"You think our City Guard will believe that nonsense..."

Bang—

The player City Guard squad captain twitched his lips and directly took out a rope, preparing to tie the man's hands and haul him away to boost his performance record.

But before he could act, two black spheres suddenly rolled out from beneath the merchant's feet. They then exploded violently, producing a dense cloud of black smoke.

"Cough, cough, cough...!! Get... cough... get him...!"

Caught off guard and blasted in the face with smoke, the City Guard choked until tears streamed down his face. He roared out warnings through his coughing, drawing the attention of several nearby City Guard comrades, who quickly rushed over.

But by the time the smoke cleared, the player merchant had already vanished.

"Damn it! He actually dared attack the City Guard! Put up a wanted notice and offer a province-wide reward for information on his whereabouts!"

Wiping his soot-blackened face,