Chapter 551 Abingdon Town’s Dire Circumstances
“It may come as a surprise to you, but the Red Giant Hornets aren’t really the main reason why people refuse to leave their houses,” the Mayor of Abingdon Town, Pietro, said with a bitter smile.

“In fact, this is the first time that our town has been attacked by those Giant Hornets. However, the fact remains that we have one more threat stacked against our ability to survive in this town.”

Pietro sighed before closing his eyes.

“Truth be told, everything started four months ago when our former Mayor died of old age,” Pietro stated. “When he was still alive, Abingdon Town prospered and thrived through trade. But after his death, the beasts in the Shaufell Plains started wandering near our town on an increasing frequency.

“At first, we didn’t see this as a problem because our Town’s Guards were able to repel them. However, as the weeks went by, their numbers grew and grew, which made things difficult for the travelers, as well as the Merchants from other towns in the Wanid Kingdom.

“I don’t know if you encountered them along the way, but a colony of Tetramorium Ants has made their home in the plains and is terrorizing any unwary creature who is unfortunate enough to come across their nest.

“Their underground tunnels are expanding by the day, and because of this, we are now cut off from the other towns—they no longer dare to travel the Shaufell Plains in fear of getting ambushed by them.”