"We need to speed up our exploration. If we drag this out any longer, reaching the essence of the world will become exponentially more difficult!"
After stowing the Obsidian King Sword in his right hand and the Shadow Umbrella in his left, Green headed out of the bookstore.
The moment he stepped outside—
BOOM!!!
A crashing sound rang out behind Green. He turned to look and saw the entire bookstore collapse into a sky full of black ash, vanishing into the air as if it had never existed.
Just then, Robert, who had been leaning against the bookstore, came running over, his face brimming with excitement.
Robert had witnessed the entire fight. Seeing Green crush the Anomaly with overwhelming force had left him certain that he'd made the right choice.
"Lord Green, are we leaving the city next?" Robert asked.
"Mm." Green nodded. He had already memorized the entire Map. Even though the book had completely vanished along with the bookstore, it didn't make much difference.
"Let's go!" Green strode straight toward the edge of the city.
Hearing him, Robert hurried after Green, pulling Da Huang along with him.
And so, the two men and one dog followed the road toward the outskirts of the city.
Three hours later!
As they drew closer to the edge of the city, the streets grew increasingly empty. The abandoned vehicles littering them became fewer and fewer, while dead branches and leaves accumulated along the road.
Tap, tap, tap!!!
As the two men and one dog walked down the street, a sound like a cane striking the ground suddenly came from behind them.
Robert was already on edge, and the sound made his whole body jolt. He could feel something watching him from behind.
But Robert didn't dare turn around.
"Lord Green!" Robert