Aldrian swept his gaze over the city below and saw widespread destruction. The situation here was far worse than when he had first stepped into Caritas—there were signs of ruin everywhere, and the lingering death laws across the city made it clear that many lives had been lost.
When Aldrian entered the city, he didn't bother with a disguise or attempt to hide himself from the public eye. The moment he stepped out of the teleportation portal, some guards began to approach him due to his suspicious appearance. Since the city was under the strict control of the second prince's faction, every suspicious individual had to be thoroughly inspected.
However, before they could check him, news finally arrived that the mysterious swordsman was coming to the city. Judging by the timing and the description of the masked man, the entire force in Bermin was immediately placed on high alert and moved toward the teleportation station.
