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Karnak’s group continued walking through the streets. Within the span of less than an hour, they witnessed two pickpocket incidents and three cases of robbery. Yet not a single situation called for Alius to intervene.
The subsequent pickpockets they encountered were far more experienced than the boy in the market. They would skillfully snatch their target's belongings, sprint away, pass the stolen goods to waiting accomplices, and vanish into alleys while deftly dodging any thrown knives. The reactions of the victims were predictable—angry and frustrated. However, the bystanders’ reactions were just as detached as before.
“Hmm, those kids are pretty skilled.”
“If you’re going to pickpocket, you should at least be that good.”
Just as with the injured boy earlier, no one showed the slightest concern for the victims. And since there were no injuries, there was no reason for a priest like Alius to get involved. The robberies followed a similar pattern.
“Hey there, pal, mind lending me some cash?”
In broad daylight, burly thugs would approach itinerant merchants in the middle of the street and brazenly mug them. The merchants, naturally enraged, would try to resist, but they were always outnumbered. They would be beaten senseless, their purses taken, and the thugs would quickly...
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