Rise of the Demon King: Caleb Gonzales's Rat Race

Chapter 87: Arrival of More Humans

"This place gives me the creeps. Are you sure it's safe?" one man asked as he shuddered.

"Why do you think we're going in such a large group?" the leader asked dryly.

The group muttered to themselves. He had a point. Last time, two people had been sent to investigate, but they never returned. They had been last seen over a week ago. It shouldn't have taken more than a day to reach the place and return back. The place wasn't that far from the road or the two places. However, it didn't change the fact that they were missing.

Eventually, the people got fed up and got together to discuss their next move. The heroes were still busy elsewhere, and the two missing people just made the people more anxious. If they couldn't rely on the heroes, they would have to handle it themselves. However, that was easier said than done. No one wanted to go considering they lost two people.

To remedy the issue, it was decided that a large group would go. Even if it meant they were slowed down, they would st