A beautiful female wizard from the Glory Wizard Alliance was stationed near the gate. It was her turn on duty today.
Unable to see through the people before her, she knew they were all experts. Yet duty bound her, and with the Glory Wizard Alliance standing behind her, she did not fear Karl and the others.
"If you have a personal order from a marquis, that would naturally be best... Very well, I have received Lord Dole's message. Please enter at your leisure. Lord Dole said that all of you are free to do as you please."
Though the female wizard was somewhat astonished, there could be no mistake in a message from City Lord Dole. Moreover, the matter had already been reported to the others in the Glory Wizard Alliance.
What efficiency. Who was this person? He did not seem particularly strong, yet he had such close ties with Lord Dole? And who were the people behind him?
She slowly stepped aside and gave a slight bow.
Karl returned the bow, then led the people behind him slowly into the city.
The moment they entered, the scene was utterly different from the dead silence outside. The city was bustling, people everywhere. In particular, the entrances to taverns and certain special establishments were a roaring sea of voices.
Though lively and noisy, it was not chaotic.
Behind Karl, those people looked over the bustling city, exchanging glances.
Karl noticed. Turning back, he smiled at them. "Under Wizard Dole's rule, ordinary people are treated very well. It is rare for professionals to attack ordinary people. Once discovered and captured, those whose offenses are particularly severe are generally executed directly after trial."
One of the people behind him spoke softly. Her crisp, gentle voice rang by Karl's ear. "Don't you human wizards