Christof and Fader were the gatekeepers guarding Clemen's mansion.
Even those the two of them were usually at a bar, brothel, or sleeping at this time, they had been ordered to stay on duty overnight and were complaining about it. However, most of the complaints came from Fader; Christof occasionally nodded while listening to his complaints.
Still, the money they were paid for the job was good. At the same time, when they thought about a large number of adventurers gathered at the mansion, they weren't so concerned about their job.
''Even so, I wonder what Randall is thinking, starting something like this?" Fader questioned.
''We should just do the work we've been ordered to do. Right now, fifteen adventurers are waiting inside. It would be stupid for the Baron to show knowing what awaits him.''
Christof said that Clemens, who had come to make that stupid attack, showed up at the gate to his mansion. In addition, it wasn't just him; Sam, Mio, and Elsa were there.
When Christof saw Sam's group, his body stiffened. From experience, he knew this group was not to be trifled with; they are dangerous.
''S-Sir Baron, you shouldn't have come.'' Fader stuttered.
''I know, but I can't let my stupid brother do as he wishes any longer. What will you two do?'' Clemens asked.
At Clemens' reply, Christof and Fader's cheeks cramped. But Christof quickly looked back towards the mansion. Seeing that no one had noticed them yet, he was relieved.
Fortunately for Sam's group right now, the adventurers in the mansion were careless about their surroundings right now because of their numbers. Rather than being alert of enemy attacks, they were just sitting around in the garden making idle talk. Although they hadn't gone as far as drinking alcohol, they were still complacent due to their numbers. This was the merit of higher-ranking adventurers. Even in such a situation, they would have still stayed alert.
Unfortunately, most of the adventurers gathered in the garden were either F or E rank. Others weren't even adventurers and had just been gathered here to add to their number. Of course, some higher-rank adventurers were employed by Randall. Although not equal to Make, who was the only rank C adventurer hired by Randall, there were still D rank adventurers to some extent and a few C rank adventurers as well. But most of them were inside the mansion as Randall's direct escort.
''S-Sir, can you turn back and go?'' Christof asked in a low voice.
''Sorry, I can't do that.''
The Baron's answer was instantaneous; Sam, Mio, and Elsa watched everything from the sidelines.
''Ah! You leave us no choice. Although you have saved us in the past, we have already betrayed you. We just have to go all the way; turning back won't change anything. I'm truly sorry.''
Christof muttered softly and glanced towards He, who pointed his spear towards Sam. As expected of people who had worked as gatekeepers for so long. Fader understood his partner's intentions, took a deep breath, and announced the enemy's arrival.
''Enemy attack! Everyone prepare for battle!.''
The loud voice echoed into the garden in Clemen's mansion.
At first, they weren't sure if they could trust those words or not, but eventually, several people came over to the gate to check. The delay in their initial movements proved that most of the people in the garden were either just thugs or low-ranking adventurers with little skill.
''Wow, they really came! And only ten people!"
A young thug who was one of the first to head over to the gate shouted so that the people gathered at the garden would come over to the gate. Almost all of them ridiculed Clemens; they were from the slum; after receiving a bit of money, they become Randall's dog.
Sam (Alex) sighed; he didn't want to waste time here, so he stepped forward; this surprised the thugs and the low-ranked adventurers; most were dissatisfied because of Sam's pretty face; they want to ruin it. However, this thought dies quickly when Sam made a move.
''Any of you who don't intend to fight me seriously leave! I'll only fight those who remain. However, if you stay, I will consider you as my enemy. Only those prepared to take my attacks should stay.'' Sam (Alex) then tapped his right foot on the ground; he put a little bit of strength in his right leg.
Boom!
That move just now. They could tell how much power was behind it just from the hollow crater in the ground. The thugs and low-rank adventurers went quiet. It was the same for the two gatekeepers. However, being told to leave, given the situation, no one wanted to be the first to leave. After all, if they were the first to leave, there would be no doubt that they would be called cowardly right away. It would also be in front of so many people. Besides, this was the residence of Clemens, one of the most powerful people in the city; even himself was present. If they were considered to be traitors, it would be very difficult for them to continue living in this city after tomorrow.
However, if they were told to attack Sam, they would consider it even riskier after seeing what he had done. One of them finally decided to attack verbally instead of physically.
''What? Don't you know who Randall is? He is the true heir, the rightful owner to rule the westside. Going against is a death wish. You're surrounded. Quickly roll back; I will overlook your offense.''
''Yeah, yeah, how many people do you think you have? If you s the difference in numbers, you should run away. Are you stupid?''
''Hey, leave quickly if you understand.''
Several of them spoke consecutively. It seemed that they wanted to intimidate them with their advantage in numbers. However, to Sam, they were just like a weak dog with a not so loud bark. Although disguised, Mio's true self was about to appear; seeing how dangerous her eyes were shinning, Elsa (Lilith) sighed at how stupid the people in front of them are.