Chapter 800: Dereliction of Duty

The first thing he saw was the large castle that appeared in front of him.

The flag of clean fluttering, the soldiers stationed at the castle door, and the scarecrow-like figures that were not ostentatiously stationed were all part of the scene.

Just such a gesture was enough to foster a good impression in others.

At that moment, rather than taking hasty actions, he planned to pause for a bit to further observe the situation before him.

The quality equipment worn by the guards caught his attention because they were clearly standard issue.

This could have been possible due to their association with a skilled blacksmith, or because they might have one of their own.

As an Alchemist, he could distinguish certain individual forging habits quite clearly, then make slight adjustments according to personal needs.

An outsider might not be able to discern the difference between these two at this time.