Chapter 2610 The Strange Alley

When Matthew entered the city, the morning market had just begun. Compared to Hulwin, Concordia gave the impression of being even more impoverished.

Various street vendors and shops lined both sides of the road, bustling with activity. Despite the liveliness, it exuded an aura of poverty.

As he strolled through the streets, Matthew found himself in a narrow alley.

"Young man, would you like some pork?" A butcher called out to him.

After hearing someone calling, Matthew instinctively turned his head and then shook it at the bearded butcher. Unbeknownst to him, after he walked away, the butcher muttered to himself, "Such a young lad, learning disguise techniques of all things. He must be trying to avoid romantic debts. Yes, that must be it!"

Before his words even landed, he casually swung his butcher knife. "So annoying. It's winter, yet there are still flies."

At that moment, a fly, innocent and unaware, was sliced into two pieces as it dropped to the ground from a tree trunk a few feet away from him.

he planned to freshen up. After all, several days of continuous driving had taken a toll

before he could reach the hotel's entrance, a

found himself face to face with a woman dressed as a villager. It was unusual; he usually

sincere. Smelling the pure aroma of the wheat, Matthew couldn't resist his appetite. He looked at the woman's thin, worn cotton jacket and felt moved. "Ma'am, don't

clearly hadn't expected to encounter such

handed it to

buy ten baskets of wheat cakes!

extra money to buy yourself a warmer coat. The

protests, the woman eventually accepted the

her happily walk away, Matthew shook

the woman and entered the lodge, carrying the basket of wheat cakes. "Excuse me, I want a single room," Matthew

When Matthew approached the front desk, the owner was sound asleep, resting his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255