Chapter 716: Chapter 716 - There's no such thing as free lunch

Though noticing the sudden blockade, the charging brute didn't put too much attention on the scrawny vagrant-looking figure that somehow found his way atop the stage and did not slow down his charge.

This was ultimately a grave mistake, as if he were even used a sliver of clarity and tried to process the sudden enigma he would have realized the several peculiarities of the strange situation.

For one, and probably most importantly: How did this seemingly unassuming, worthless scrawny vagrant find his way up the stage without anyone stopping him? How did he even get into the city, pass by the gates, and never stopped or pushed down by any of the guards or nobles?

And most importantly, the simple, calm attitude, the friendly, charming smile that… seemed to shine under the luster of his GLOWING GOLDEN EYES!