Chapter 1435 - 973: The Gathering Place
Fortunately, with Aiden’s explanation, the Guards finally let them in. Of course, while they allowed them entry, they also made it clear...
"If any of you dare to do something dangerous, we will shoot immediately!"
At first, everyone didn’t understand why the atmosphere in this gathering place was so tense. But as they walked deeper inside, the reason for the tension became immediately apparent.
On an open space in the gathering area, dozens of corpses were piled up. Several Guards were holding firewood and gasoline nearby, while some people beside them were crying uncontrollably...
"Looks like they lost quite a few people here last night."
Tall City Saye observed carefully before quietly speaking. Her expression was somewhat stiff, which wasn’t surprising. After all, under the circumstances of the Blood Moon, not every place had the kind of Strength like the Tribunal. Particularly, the larger the gathering place, the heavier the losses tended to be.
"Hmm, this is a bit interesting."
Duanmu Huai stood still, ignoring the fearful gazes cast his way by the people around him, as he curiously examined the surroundings. These survivors had occupied a large factory as their base. Judging from its exterior, it appeared to be a food processing factory, which made sense as to why people in the city would choose this spot as a gathering place.
"Why is this so expensive?"
While Duanmu Huai was curiously inspecting the gathering place, Joel’s voice came from not far away. Turning his head, he saw Joel, his face red with frustration, arguing with a Guard who looked distinctly impatient.
"What’s going on?"