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"That guy has such a good reputation?" Not only Macal, but even Ogre was surprised by this.

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"Alright, I understand... But why didn't you just report to the nearby town?" Macal let down his guard and gestured for everyone to gather.

"Someone from our team has already gone... but we haven't received any news yet. We're just waiting here for our departing teammate."

The hunters' response made Macal look at them with newfound respect.

Knowing this is a dangerous place, yet willing to wait for their partners here, and even coming out to stop passersby—though not successfully.

"So what do you plan to do next?" Macal asked a sharp question.

The hunters exchanged glances, and finally, the leading hunter stepped forward, "My friend, I'm glad you trust us. What I want to ask is simple—please let my brothers follow you to a safe village or town."

"And what about you?"

Macal scanned the area, confirming there was no sense of threat, and nodded—he needed these villagers to testify.

Because this matter seemed anything but simple.

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