Although the reason behind Yahal's decisive stance remained unknown, since someone else had made the call, Alan felt a quiet sigh of relief escape him. At least this blame wouldn't fall on his shoulders. Without hesitation, he led the group into the small town.
However, the moment they crossed into the town, Alan's keen intuition sensed something was amiss. His brow furrowed deeply because the scene before them was far too abnormal. The entire town was exceptionally quiet for the night, with lights extinguished far too early as if shrouded in a mysterious shadow. Beyond that, with his extraordinary perception, Alan could clearly feel gazes projecting from the darkened houses, staring out like cold vipers eyeing their prey.
This eerie atmosphere put Alan on high alert. Subconsciously, he slowed his pace and lowered his voice to warn the others close behind him, "Everyone, be careful. Something feels wrong here, be ready for a fight at any moment!" Laxus, who had been on high alert all along, showed no surprise; he had already mobilized his full power, ready to handle any sudden danger. Drawing on his exceptionally rich experience, Yahal also caught the tense scent lingering in the air and gave a slight nod to signal his agreement with Alan's judgment.
Chapter 21