Was it some kind of coincidence?
Before Kyle Keller could announce the closure of the red-light district, something completely unexpected had happened which was far more devastating to the inner city rules!
The Holy Orchard had been corrupted by the Sorcerer's Shadows!
It started with an Acraepoid who was driven by famine to steal some food from the orchard. He was killed by the guards.
It was nothing out of the ordinary. None of the people paid any heed. But on the following day, traces of Abyssal Moss began appearing in the Holy Orchard!
It…
The people could only relate to one thing. Could the Abyssal Moss spread from Acraepoids who were tainted by them?
As the rumor broke out from nowhere, the Acraepoids who were infected by the Abyssal Moss became targets overnight. What used to be sympathy or dismissal had now become hatred and animosity.
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In the Flame Burrows.
Claudia smiled seductively upon Grimm's return. "She's consoling Naya."