CHAPTER 557: FEAR IN PATROL LINES!

9th Zone, B-City:

Inside the practice, Jeremy started using the blade. He is practicing imaginary targets. He wants to get into the intermediate stage of sword skill.

The insights into the intermediate stage was not enough. So he devoted his time to practice. So much so he forgot about the outside noise including Nico Rossi.

As the time passes, he is getting better at it. He is engrossed in practising the sword skill.

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Meanwhile,

The official statement has alarmed the city. The locals, Mercenary teams, small and medium sized organisations are shocked.

They got this notice out of nowhere. Their livelihood depends on the wilderness. If no one is allowed to enter, then how can they make money?

But people with discerning eyes can tell that something is wrong with the wilderness. The city administration noticed it and put the ban.

Especially, the Mercenary Teams who had lost members in the past few days had no problem in accepting the ban.

Because they too felt something was going on. Now the official statement confirmed their thoughts.

Now, they can avoid unnecessary losses. The organisations behind them can shut their mouth and won’t force them to enter the wilderness.

So they all welcomed the ban.

On the other hand, the heads of the top organisations who had a meeting with the administration yesterday weren’t surprised by the news.

They received intel that Governor Black returned from the wilderness last night. So he must have done an investigation before coming to this conclusion.

These organisations now face another headache. They don’t know how long the ban will last.

As a big organisation, they can handle the loss for some time period. But not forever. If the ban continues for a longer period, they will face bankruptcy as well.

These heads have decided to have another meeting with the administration soon. If they go now, they will anger the City Governors.

As locals, they should give some time to Governors. So that they can solve the problems.

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City administration:

Governor Black has already sent the intel with evidence to the Human Alliance. He shared the news with the governors of the City A and C.

These two cities are neighbouring cities. Unlike other beasts, the Blood Steel Mosquitos can travel from one place of the wilderness to another.

Even the powerful City A is wary of the Blood Steel Mosquitos. Black thinks that City A will send someone to help.

Otherwise, if the Blood Steel Mosquitos travels to their city. Then they will bring more danger.

Black is more looking forward to the Human Alliance’s response. Earlier, they said that they will assign someone to come.

Now that he has given evidence. He thinks that higher ups will give priority to this matter.

Governor Chloe and Carl are monitoring the borders from time to time. They are not calm after hearing from Governor Black.

The higher tier beasts are cunning. They can launch attacks while being unprepared. Their actions have indirectly alerted the city guard captains and guards on the patrol.

They were looking at the wilderness with extra wariness. First the ban was issued. Second, the governors themselves came in person to monitor the border.

Such actions made them afraid. The guards couldn’t help but discuss the beast attack.

Either it could be attacked from a single higher tier beast or it could be beast invasions from one particular group of corrupted beasts.

In both cases, they have to be careful.

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That evening, Jeremy walked out the practice room with content. After coming to this city, he had been restless without having proper training time.

Now he can put his heart at ease. The problem of the training facility was solved. But he doesn’t know when the beast invasion will occur. He wants to achieve a breakthrough in skills before that.

"Brother Jeremy!"

A familiar voice brought back his thoughts to reality. Then he turned around and saw Nico Rossi who seemed to be coming out of the training room.

"You ..what happened?" He asked out of confusion. Because Nico Rossi’s badge was with him. So how did he use the practice room?

Nico was through brother Jeremy’s doubts. He smiled happily and recounted things.

A few minutes later,

Jeremy’s eyes glinted with understanding. It appears that the training ground has an elder in charge. He was not narrow minded and helped them to practise.

Jeremy thinks it must be due to the latest incident. Everyone was on edge and wanted to improve their strength.

Then he collected his thoughts and started going back towards the Mansion with Nico Rossi. This time he wanted to go back alone.

Since he knew the route he didn’t want Nico Rossi to waste time. When he said this to him.

Nico Rossi immediately denied. He still holds the view that someone might come to cause troubles to them.

Jeremy shakes his head. He came to an understanding that it’s difficult to persuade this person.

Soon, they came back to the Elder Matteo Mansion. It’s time to part ways. Jeremy returned the badge to Nico Rossi.

"Brother, we can continue our practice next morning," After saying that Nico left the place.

But Jeremy’s gaze stayed on his back. He doesn’t have options to train with lifeline beasts. That’s why he is honing his sword skills.

But what about Nico Rossi? He is not interested in prying into other people’s lifeline. But if Nico Rossi needs any help in future he will do it.

Jeremy then walked into the building. He made small talk with the butler. Since he is a guest here. He can’t be isolated.

These small talks with Butler give him crucial information.

"Elder, do you think beast invasion will occur?" Jeremy asked.

The old man’s eyes flickered. He doesn’t know why the Master received a guest during such a dire time. But he believes there must be some reason behind it.

"Mister Jeremy, I think it’s better not say anything without Master’s permission. But it’s better for you to prepare for the worst case scenario," the old man said in a solemn tone.

Hearing that Jeremy nodded to him before going towards his room.