Chapter 245 - City of Shadows (4)

"Is that ruffian as good at fighting as he is?"

"He's a weakling, but he has subordinates who are good at fighting."

"His subordinates' skills would have to be very good to intimidate me."

Lady Bastian chuckled.

"I'm also delighted that you taught that drug addict a lesson."

"Drug addict?"

"He's always intoxicated with alcohol and drugs. Ladybis, it's the name of a hallucinogen popular among Claridium's nobles. Those drug addicts are disrupting the city with hallucinogens, regardless of whether they're commoners or nobles. They have the biggest backing in this city, so they can't be dealt with carelessly despite committing all sorts of atrocities."

"Is the mayor behind them?"

"..."

It must have been a dangerous question, as she remained silent...