Boom!

Clatter!

A loud crash sounded like thunder, and the whole floor seemed to tremble slightly at the sound.

An iron cage fell like a meteor, carrying a huge impact force and instantly creating a huge hole in the beam.

Broken wood chips and tiles fell, raising a cloud of dust. After the beam was pierced, several huge pieces of debris fell with a loud crash.

Robert reacted quickly, his eyes instantly becoming sharp as a knife. Almost instinctively, he grabbed the hammer lying nearby and swung it with all his strength, precisely smashing the falling stone.

“Aaaaaah!”

The cowardly Birkin was scared white by this sudden turn of events. His eyes widened in horror, and he let out a scream before desperately hiding under the table. He clutched his hands around his head and curled up into a ball.

When the falling debris outside had finally stopped, the noise gradually died down. Birkin cautiously poked his head out from under the table and looked around, trying to assess the situation.

However, when his eyes fell on Robert, he saw that Robert was looking at him with shock and alarm.

Following Robert's gaze, Birkin slowly raised his head, and a cold feeling instantly shot up from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. An ugly monster about half a person tall was lying on top of his counter.

It was a Native Demon, its body twisted and ugly, with sharp fangs protruding from its mouth, flashing with cold light. At this time, it had been affected by Morrigan's [Foul Miasma] and was in a state of chaos and rage. Its eyes radiated madness and cruelty, and the corners of its mouth kept dripping foul-smelling saliva, the viscous liquid dripping onto the countertop and making a sickening “dripping” sound. Its four claws were like sharp blades, ripping and tearing at everything around it in a frenzy, leaving the counter full of holes.

It fixed its gaze on Birkin, who had just emerged from under the table, its eyes full of cruelty and hunger. Without the slightest hesitation, it charged straight at Birkin.

Birkin had never seen such an ugly and tyrannical monster. He stared in horror, his legs weak, his heart beating wildly, his mind a blank. He wanted to run away but found that his body simply wouldn't obey him, as if it had been frozen in place.

In fact, with Birkin's strength, he could have knocked out the Native Demon in its rage.

However, Birkin had always lived a comfortable life in Gluia Town, running his blacksmith's shop. He was a treacherous and stingy merchant who had never experienced a real battle. For him, exercising and strengthening his body was just a way to show off his charm to women.

When he actually encountered an enemy, he was a paper tiger.

“Aaahhhhh!”

Birkin screamed frantically, clutching the gold and diamonds in his arms, his body shaking uncontrollably.

Looking at the terrified Birkin, Robert took a step forward, swung his hammer without hesitation, and with a whooshing sound, hit the Native Demon, who had leaped at him, hard in the stomach.

The Native Demon, after bearing Robert's enormous strength, instantly flew backward. In the end, it crashed against the wall with a dull thud.

At this moment, the panicked Birkin immediately hid behind Robert's burly figure, seeking a sense of security. He kept asking Robert to protect him and promised to give Robert more wealth.

Monsters have already appeared in the blacksmith's shop. Combined with Sabot's warning, even a stupid person knows that Gluia Town has been invaded!

Birkin's heart was full of doubt and fear. He didn't understand how Gluia Town, with its strong city walls and powerful city defenses, could let such a monster enter the town.

This doubt was quickly discarded. The most important thing now was for Robert to protect him and keep him alive!

Robert, on the other hand, stood quietly, paying no attention to Birkin's promises or his panic. His full attention was focused on the corpse of the Native Demon, which had already begun to rot by the wall.

His eyes were filled with disbelief and shock, an indescribable complex of emotions.

Robert recognized it: this monster was the same as those in Iron Mine. The familiar hideous face, the twisted body, and the evil aura all confirmed this to him instantly.

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In other words, the monsters that invaded Gluia Town were the same ones from Iron Mine! This realization made his heart heavy.

Robert's eyes glanced at the iron cage that had just fallen from the sky, containing the monsters. He didn't understand where the cage came from, or why it was carrying monsters and crashing into Birkin's house.

What was going on at the outskirts of Gluia Town?

Robert and Birkin at the blacksmith's shop weren't the only ones pondering this question.

All the townsfolk of Gluia Town were panicking and pondering the same question after seeing the Native Demons suddenly appear all over the town.

What about the town defense force, those who had sworn before the dwarf king to protect Gluia Town and its townsfolk?

Did these cowards abandon their homes and flee alone?

No, the real truth is

Not only did the dwarf town defense force not flee, but on the contrary, they fought very bravely, and they never broke their oath to protect their home.

But what really caused the demons to attack the town so quickly was the oath they had taken!

...

Ten minutes ago...

“March!”

Caelan, sitting on the Abyss Throne, slowly stood up, his eyes cold and majestic, and gave orders to all the demons.

In an instant, from the western city wall of Gluia Town alone, nearly a thousand demons surged forward like a surging black tide, charging directly at the only entrance on the western city wall. The sound of the demons' running feet was like a rumble of thunder, shaking the earth.

At this time, in front of the western entrance to the city wall, many merchants and civilians were waiting to enter and exit the city gate. The merchants were pushing carts loaded with goods, while the civilians were carrying their belongings on their backs.

Gluia Town is the only medium-sized town within a hundred miles, and it happens to be a big market today. Many people from nearby tribes have come to this town to trade, and the town is very lively and busy today.

Those merchants who want to make a little extra money will take out a copper coin from their pockets, pay the entrance fee to the town defense force, organize their goods, and then hurry into the city to trade.

Those vendors with little capital choose to set up their stalls near the town gate. They skillfully display their goods and attract the attention of potential customers in every way they can. Since there is also a large crowd gathering near the town gate, these vendors are not worried about selling their goods.

Caelan in the Dark Abyss also noticed this. He sat expressionless on the Abyss Throne, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of the throne.

He was going to take advantage of this!

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When the demon's roar sounded like a thunderbolt, most of the townsfolk gathered near the city gate were basically startled at the same time.

At first, before the demons came into view, they thought it was just the cry of an unknown beast. Some people frowned slightly, a little puzzled and uneasy, but they didn't pay it much mind. They continued with what they were doing, talking to others, tidying up their goods, occasionally glancing in the direction of the sound with a hint of curiosity and exploration in their eyes.

But when the demons began to appear in their eyes in groups, everything changed. It was a scene like a nightmare.

“Oh my god, it's a monster!”

A terrified scream broke the short silence, and people's eyes instantly filled with fear and despair.

They stared with wide eyes at the approaching demons, as if they were seeing the end of the world.

Although the townsfolk don't know what the so-called monsters really are, the terrifying appearance of these Native Demons is enough to send them into a panic.

The ugliness and madness simply need no further explanation.

“Why are there so many?”

“Oh my god, run!”

Panic spread like the plague, and people began to flee in all directions, creating chaos. They pushed and shoved each other, desperate to escape this terrifying place. Shouts and cries of fear mingled together, and the entire town square fell into chaos and despair.