Chapter 15: The Tin Knight and The City of Pleasure (9)
The Black Boar Inn, once a banquet hall for bandits, had now become a base for their victims.
Around it, many gathered in groups, buzzing with activity.
“Miss Ronnie. Is it really alright for us to receive this?” a middle-aged man carefully asked while examining the pouch handed to him by Ronnie.
He was the village chief of a village that had been devastated by bandits.
He was also appointed as a representative to guide the victims back to the domain in place of Ronnie.
“You’ll need at least that much to safely return to Friedel territory. Originally, I should have protected you all personally, but I’m sorry for sending you off alone like this.”
The village chief, receiving Ronnie’s apology, waved his hands in embarrassment.
“No, no. What is there to be sorry about when you’re staying behind to rescue the young lady? Rather, we feel guilty for receiving support without being able to stay and help you in return.”
The number of people led by the village chief was staggering.
Not only were there those who had been rescued from the bandit headquarters but also all those who had been sold as slaves throughout the city of pleasure.
Among them were those who wanted to stay with Ronnie and help rescue the young lady, but Ronnie firmly declined.