"Don't worry, sir. The tribe is even more concerned about this matter. Even if we don't take action, they will!"

"That's true, but they want them alive, while we want them dead!"

Hawkins' eyes flashed with a fierce light as he glanced at the tallest castle building in the center of Grayfurnace City.

"Sir, there is some news in the city today that I think is necessary to inform you of."

This time, the man had no intention of turning back and continued walking.

"What's up?"

Hawkins was also somewhat curious.

"The man named Joey who escorted Lady Catherine back, who is also the captain of the Third Company of Saibanda, hunted down a red dragon today!"

The man deliberately lowered his voice as two passersby walked past him.

"Hunting the Red Dragon?"

Hawkins paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought.

"Even a squad leader has this kind of fighting power? Was he trained by Zoro?"

"I was a little disappointed to hear that he didn't come to Grayfurnace City this time. If this guy named Joey really has such strength, then this mission has become quite interesting!"

"My lord, I've heard this is a young red dragon, so it should be easier to deal with!"

The man seemed to feel that his previous words had boosted the morale of others, so he added another sentence.

"Okay, I understand!"

Hawkins didn't think that an immature red dragon would be easy to deal with; he had already made a lasting impression on this one named Joey.

...

At the city gate of Ash Furnace City.

At the city gate in the setting sun, a human-shaped object seemed to move within a long, elongated shadow, heading towards the city.