The people gathered in front of the door retreated in fear.
Because of the Exorcist's status and mystique, they did not press or morally coerce Lu Li; they simply pleaded—Anna had hoped they would do that, so at least she would have a reason to be angry, rather than being unable to block the trouble for Lu Li as she was now.
"The situation in the Royal City is more complicated than you think," Avar Montes took the opportunity to say, worried that the public and Lu Li might come into conflict: "There are thousands of Exorcists in the Royal City, even if His Excellency Lulian were willing to go, he wouldn't change much."
"Lu Li is worth those people," Anna replied coldly.
For a moment, Avar Montes felt as if his Sanity Value Counter was clicking away helplessly, he gave a wry smile: "Of course, I just meant that it's difficult for Lu Li to look after the entire city...."
