Day after day, night after night.
New Spring Town remained as peaceful as ever. Amid the drizzling rain, the vast majority of people had gradually grown accustomed to it. Somewhere deep inside, they had begun to feel that perhaps those Water Ghosts feared New Spring's defenses and dared not return.
The knights under Slan's command still ignored the torrential rain and dampness, keeping up their daily patrols and training. At most, their armor had grown moldy—hardly a serious problem.
As for the Chosen Ones from Wild Bazaar in Dick Hair Town, after their initial state of high alert, they had gradually begun to slack off. Some even indulged themselves in spirits and women. Others had already caused no small amount of trouble, leaving Gold Hair Boy with a headache the moment he opened his eyes every morning. If Old Lin had not still been around to keep them in check, someone might well have wanted to quit by now.
The hard men of the Security Team, meanwhile, remained as steady as ever.
Since the start of the rainy season, double wages and combat allowances—which had continued even without any enemies in sight—had been paid into everyone's hands daily. They had no worries over food or drink. A man might suffer a little here, but his whole family could live well in Yacheng. For veterans with no skills beyond killing, arson, firing guns, and setting off explosives, this was simply the best deal they could ever hope for.
Especially since Coast Industry offered employee discounts on its products, comprehensive repairs, and even ultra-low-interest student loans and related support for employees' children who did well in school. If they could get into Heavenly Gate, the loans could even be interest-free, with additional sponsorship besides...
Anyone who had suffered even a little knew