Outside the Greatsword.
Several guards from the Swann Family idly watched the pedestrians on the street.
Their eyes kept straying toward a group of young, beautiful women.
Unlike the Royal Capital.
Niro City seemed far more open.
Some women wore daring, unusual outfits, baring their sexy waists, navels, and long legs, drawing particular attention on the street.
The sight left the guards huddling in a corner, their bodies hunched as they marveled:
"Niro City is only a viscounty, yet it's so prosperous and civilized. It's not a bit inferior even to the Royal Capital... that's truly remarkable."
"Hey! Look at that woman! She's gorgeous! She even winked at me. Has she noticed my distinguished status as a subject of the Royal Capital? Should I go chat her up? Maybe I'll have a nice little romantic encounter."
"I already tried that earlier. The girls here don't care about our status as subjects of the Royal Capital. They're only proud of being subjects of Niro City."
They chatted casually.
Suddenly, they heard cries coming from streets and alleys everywhere.
"His Excellency the Guardian Dragon is back!"
"His Excellency Xiluo has returned with his Beastmen army! Hurry, hurry! Let's go admire His Excellency Xiluo's draconic countenance!"
People shouted and began running.
The guards froze, then exchanged glances.
"That dragon is back..."
"Should we inform Sir Martin...?"
"Inform him of what? Sir Martin has been having the time of his life in Niro City lately. Every day, he samples those magical concoctions at the Gathering Immortals Tower, then comes to the Greatsword to relax. There's also the Misty Pavilion, the Sky Bar, and all those places. How could he still be thinking about his original assignment?"
"Exactly. Forget it. Don't ask for trouble. If we tell him, he might even scold us."
Whenever they