In the bushes.
"From here on, we need to be even more careful with everything we do."
The former Blackwater Town came into view. Gauss issued another reminder.
The town was now shrouded in a layer of mist, and eerie roars could be heard from within now and then. It was clearly a monster paradise, crawling with all kinds of creatures.
Even Gauss had no desire to disturb such a densely packed monster nest.
"Don't worry."
"I'll do as you say. I won't act on my own."
Gron noticed Gauss looking his way.
He naturally understood that Gauss was mainly talking to him. After all, his two teammates were more in sync with Gauss than he was.
So Gron made his position clear first.
Hearing that, Gauss breathed a sigh of relief.
Some things were better said in advance. It was for the best for both sides.
He looked toward the nest in the distance.
The monsters had turned it into an impregnable fortress.
Gnoll patrols circled the walls.
Outside the town, wooden watchtowers had been built every few hundred meters.
Monsters were catching fish in the nearby river, while also serving as sentries.
A Wyvern flew overhead from time to time.
They were already in the central district of Blackwater Town. Gauss had no doubt that supernatural monsters lurked within.
Fortunately, his purpose this time was to rescue someone, not attack the monster town.
Judging by the monsters stationed in the town, if that had been their goal, they could already have turned around and gone home.
"I'll scout ahead first and find us the safest route I can."
"Okay. Be careful."
As usual, Shadow was the first to enter the monster nest, serving as the team's scout.
Gron watched Shadow turn into a shadow, merge with the ground,