touchnovel Chapter 213: Bad news
Chapter 213: Bad news
The captain possessed a distinct air, marked by features that spoke of privilege and refinement. His appearance bore the hallmarks of someone who had rarely experienced the sting of a physical altercation or had been punched in the face. However, the absence of exhaustion in his demeanor was noteworthy.
Unlike the others, he didn't display any visible signs of fatigue or the weight of their shared struggles.
Brown hair, light brown eyes, showing an annoyed glint. The guy was tall, and he probably would have a good physic if he had trained enough, but his armor looked brand new. Maybe the human country lost a bunch of leaders in the war.
"What?" The captain asked while furrowing his eyebrows in annoyance. "You don't have any manners?"
"My name is Rain, and I was sent to reinforce the investigation team that arrived one week ago," Rain said while ignoring the words of that guy. "Where are they?"
"Is that how you talk to your current commanding officer?" The captain asked.
"I only respond to the king's blade," Rain replied. "I have work to do, so I would rather avoid wasting time here."
"... I don't know where they are; you can look for their bodies under the rain if you feel like it," the captain said.
Rain's frustration was palpable, making him feel like he just wanted to let out a big sigh. There were instances when certain individuals seemed to deserve a swift lesson in humility – a solid punch to the mouth that could knock all their teeth out in one go. The entitled behavior of that captain had triggered this kind of response in Rain.
Reflecting on the day's activities, Rain noted that he had expended roughly half of his mana in his work. Fortunately, this expenditure wasn't a significant concern for him. The mastery of his magic had granted him a measure of control and efficiency that enabled him to navigate such a mission without undue strain.
"There are no people around watching the camp..." Rain thought while he was using Mana in his eyes to check for enemies. "Since that crazy bitch is around, people here are being cautious in order not to be captured, but those guys didn't know much about the area since they just arrived."
Rain felt like sighing; he was told not to do anything reckless and to keep a low profile. Now, he was considering looking for enemies and Jori's group as well.
In the end, Rain decided to check the area where Jori and the others should have been investigating... while he couldn't find traces of them at night, anything was better than nothing.
Seizing a moment when no one was particularly focused on him, Rain quietly departed from the camp's vicinity.
Surprisingly, it took him a mere ten minutes to reach the designated area that had been mentioned by others. He relied on his Impulse a few times during his journey. However, the distance he covered – around fifteen kilometers – made it a relatively swift trip.
Upon arrival, Rain observed his surroundings with the aid of his self-appointed technique, which he termed "Magic Eyes." Despite his scrutiny, he failed to discern any signs of individuals nearby. The area appeared devoid of activity, leaving Rain with a sense of intrigue and mystery as he pondered the nature of the situation he had ventured into.
"Maybe I should have asked for the locations of the enemies as well," Rain thought while looking around for signs of camps and battles.
The surroundings of the area were unremarkable, characterized by a stretch of ordinary plain lands. Rain mused this simplicity could work in his favor, as it would make any signs of battles or disturbances more noticeable.