touchnovel Chapter 211: Next mission
Chapter 211: Next mission
"It won't be much of a problem with Impulse..." Rain thought. "Still, I shouldn't let others know how much I can use that."
"It will be hard to work like before, right?" Jori asked.
"Not really; as long as it isn't close to the borders, I can reach any area of the kingdom in a couple of hours," Rain replied.
"That technique of yours is truly ridiculous..." Jori said. "Anyway, you already got your new gear, right? Perhaps it is about time for us to get our next job."
"We have already received the order to move to the border and investigate the enemy's movements there... it looks like they are already up to something," Reca added.
"Interesting... I will have to check things tomorrow on the organization since I have been receiving a lot of work in the city recently," Rain said while rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Maybe I won't depart with you guys if they have some job in store for me, but I should catch up with you soon enough."
"All right, we will meet you tomorrow then," Jori said while he was patting his stomach. "Man, I am stuffed."
The pressing issue that concerned Rain revolved around the duration of his impending absences. Leaving his house unattended for weeks at a stretch posed quite a logistical challenge, one that felt like a significant hassle. Nonetheless, he recognized the necessity of such extended departures.
On the brighter side, Rain recognized that this situation offered him a unique opportunity. By participating in the brick-making process, he could also further develop his earth magic abilities. This dual purpose – contributing to the project while enhancing his own skills – left him with little reason to complain. So, he chose to wait patiently for the two weeks to run their course.
On the day before he went to the border, Rain received the visit of Branden in his home. He had been busy lately; he rarely visited the organization.
"It has been a while; I am here to listen to your complaints," Branden said.
"As long as I am being properly for my jobs, then you can use my image to promote the organization," Rain said. "Still, you should tell me directly the next time about your plans since it is annoying to think that perhaps you don't have some consistent decision-making skills."
"Ah, about that," Branden said. "While I do believe that Jori, Reca, Liss, Asche, and Terra can improve without you from now on, I am also worried about something else. Do you remember the last general? She is close to the border. I was thinking that she might do something insane if she hears that you are there. That is why I came to warn you to keep a low profile while helping them."
"I have some issues with her; I should just kill her instead," Rain said.
"That won't help you in the long run; she is rather popular, you know," Branden said. "Even with that failure, she didn't lose her position in the army thanks to her popularity. If you kill her, you will be hunted by thousands of magic people who worship her."
Rain felt a sigh building within him. All he desired was to exact his revenge, and yet the path ahead seemed inexplicably complicated, laden with unforeseen challenges.
As he ruminated on the matter, Rain couldn't help but reflect on the seemingly enigmatic allure of the lady Succubus. Despite her physical beauty, he couldn't shake the suspicion that beneath that exterior lay a manipulative individual who enslaved minds and turned them into mere puppets. The question that nagged at him was how someone with such qualities could gain popularity and wield influence.