The innkeeper hurriedly offered a conciliatory smile, cupping his hands in apology.
"You may not be aware, but our town is not like the others; banditry has been rampant lately," he explained. "I have no desire to charge such high prices, but the protection money the Fierce Lion Stronghold demands is quite steep. There is no need for you to bother checking other inns. This is a small county seat; there are only three inns in total, and the prices are all about the same."
Hearing him mention the Fierce Lion Stronghold, the group realized he was a victim himself and pressed him no further.
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