Chapter 158: Rescue Mission and the Princess Carry
The next day, inside a noisy tavern in the Black Harbor District.
Ansu gently placed a glass of foaming ale on the table, quietly listening to the whispers of the patrons at the neighboring table.
"Have you heard? That cult leader... has already fought her way into Benalu City!"
A scruffy sailor leaned closer to his companion with a mysterious air.
"I heard that old hag looks like a monster, covered in tumors and tentacles! And her mind is twisted, she kills anyone she sees! She doesn't even spare children..."
A man reeking of alcohol joined the discussion, "It's true! My cousin's second uncle serves in the Church, and he said that mad witch plans to sacrifice our entire Benalu to an evil god! No one will be able to escape when the time comes! If you ask me, those who can run should take their families and get out of here quickly!"
These words caused a stir, and many drunken patrons suddenly sobered up.
"B-but didn't the Church say these were all rumors? That the cult leader hasn't even come to Benalu City..."
"What time is it that you still believe the Church's nonsense?" The sailor snorted coldly, "She even dared to kill the Pope! She succeeded even in the Royal Capital, what else is she incapable of?"