After entering the city, the two found an inn to stay in for the time being.

James was seated on a chair inside the room. Meanwhile, Laelia poured some tea for him.

“James, when are we going to the City Lord’s Mansion to see Cloyd?”

Laelia was at her wits’ ends. Many days passed, but she was still unsure of how her father and other relatives fared. She desperately wanted to learn more about the Dark Keep and her family’s condition.

“We’ll go after having something to eat.”

James stood up and walked out of the door.

He made his way to the inn’s first floor and ordered a number of small dishes. Then, he ate them leisurely.

Laelia sat beside him but had no desire to eat.

Many people were also eating around the inn’s lobby.

“I heard the Tabal Empire’s capital, Tabalham, was destroyed, and millions of people were slaughtered.”

“Mhm. I also heard about the incident. It seems the Dark Keep was responsible for it.”

“The Dark Keep must want one of Tabal Empire’s treasures which led t