Chapter 21: Don’t Buy This - Yet!
Though there’s a saying that one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, it was obvious that no one would remember such wisdom upon meeting this man.
His voice boomed like thunder, instantly drawing the attention of those nearby.
"Hey... doesn’t that guy look familiar?"
"Are you blind? How could you not recognize him?!"
"Look, he’s definitely not a beautiful girl or a sexy woman. So tell me, why should I bother remembering the face of an ugly guy like him?"
Bangrave Land was a vast, fertile area with a few long mountain ranges stretching across its expanse. The land also served as the border between the Liurnia Kingdom and Asura Kingdom.
Because of its large size, it was impossible for the Liurnia Kingdom to fully oversee Bangrave Land. As a result, they established only a few settlements along the major routes, leaving the rest of the area unprotected. This lack of security meant Bangrave could not be classified as a Safe Zone.
The term "Safe Zone" was used by the Liurnia Kingdom to describe areas that were protected and free from roaming monsters.
Not all regions within the kingdom held this status. Besides Bangrave, there were several other areas that were also excluded from the Safe Zone. The famous ones for example, Lachia Plain in the north, Amita Mountain Range in the West, and Tawar Forest in the south.
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Soon, Kuro carried them beyond the city gates. Once again, Lumien was greeted by the vast expanse of the sea. A gentle breeze brushed against his cheeks, carrying the salty scent of the ocean. But unlike before, when he could hear the thunderous waves crashing against the shore up close, he now stood at a much higher elevation, giving him a breathtaking view of the coastline stretching out below instead.
Arsnova was a city built on an island, its lower section connected to the mainland of the Liurnia Kingdom, while the upper section extended toward Bangrave Land. From this vantage point, Lumien could see towering cliffs in the distance, with a dense forest stretching endlessly behind them.