Chapter 49: Two Types Of Adventurers

"Although I can't see much, I can tell there are a lot of monsters outside the city… and they're lining up." His brow furrows. "It's hard to explain, but they're standing there obediently—no fighting, no chaos. Just… waiting."

One of his men, a younger adventurer with a bow slung across his back, leans in. "Captain, what about inside the city? It's probably been reduced to rubble by now, right?"

The captain lowers the spyglass and shakes his head. "Can't tell. The walls block my view." He hands the spyglass to another member. "See if you can spot anything else."

The man takes it and scans the city. His eyes widen slightly. "There are monsters on top of the walls," he says, voice tinged with disbelief. "They look like they're… patrolling."

Another adventurer scoffs. "That's ridiculous. Since when do monsters patrol like trained soldiers?"