Chương 128: Chapter 26: The Stirring Shadows [7]

The woman's features softened, and her lips curved into a smile.

"I can tell that you three are very kind people. Thank you for choosing to warn us instead of continuing with your journey. Even though it's not guaranteed that the beastspawns will come this way, it still never hurts to be prepared."

She led them through a narrow street, and then after a couple more steps, they finally reached the inn.

It was a modest but sturdy building near the center of the village which was set back from the main street. It was one of the larger buildings in town, a two-story structure made of dark wood and stone and with a thatched roof. Lanterns hung outside, giving off a warm, inviting glow amid the current chaos.

With Leon following close behind and keeping a low profile, Ardyn approached the inn and stared at it. The entrance was flanked by flower boxes, overflowing with colorful blossoms that looked ethereal in the light of the lanterns.