touchnovel Chapter 216: Act
Chapter 216: Act
Rain found himself at a crossroads, uncertain about his next move. The sight of the distant cloaked figures presented a dilemma – should he approach them to ascertain their identity or remain discreet and observe from a distance? The potential outcomes weighed heavily on his mind.
After a moment of contemplation, Rain opted to exercise caution and bide his time. While the possibility that his friends might be among the figures tugged at him, he recognized the need to be circumspect. The idea that they could have fallen under the sway of an external force, such as mind control, was a sobering reality he couldn't ignore.
Rain settled into a position where he could maintain his observation, allowing events to unfold before making any decisive moves. He understood that patience was an asset in this situation, allowing him to gather more information before taking action.
"What are you guys doing? I didn't find signs of battles, and I don't think that bitch is able to brainwash people from a distance..." Rain thought while furrowing his eyebrows.
Despite his keen sense of hearing, the constant sound of the rain acted as a barrier, preventing Rain from catching any snippets of the conversation among the cloaked figures.
While Rain's hearing was limited, his visual observation remained unhindered. He noted that the figures were in motion, appearing to exchange glances and gestures as if engaged in a conversation. The body language suggested some form of interaction or discussion, heightening Rain's curiosity about their intent and purpose.
As his thoughts churned, Rain entertained the notion of employing his magic to disperse the thick clouds overhead. With the reserves of mana at his disposal, he felt confident that he could accomplish such a feat. The idea held promise – clear skies would not only improve his visibility but also potentially reveal more about the situation at hand.
"No... my mana is lower than half. I can't risk it," Rain thought.
In the end, Rain just silently followed the group. Considering their behavior, it didn't look like a single person was being controlled. Still, when Rain went to use his Magic Eyes around, he found that aside from the auras of his friends that he recognized, he realized that the others were magic people auras.
After a long sigh, Rain decided to approach the camp, and it didn't take long for Asche to notice his approach. Rain wasn't trying to hide, after all. Besides, he wasn't that good at Stealth without magic. Before long, everyone could see Rain approaching.
"Hey, Rain... it has been a while," Jori said while looking away.
"The heck are you guys doing?" Rain asked.
"We are helping some refugees," Reca replied. "They are from some tribes that aren't taking part in the war, and the other tribes began to harass them after the last battle, to the point that they decided to leave their country before things could escalate further."
"And you guys believed it that easily?" Rain asked.
"We saw them being chased and attacked by some other soldiers from their side," Terra asked.
"It could have been just an act," Rain said.
"They fought back and killed some of the enemies. I confirmed that," Liss explained.
"That could be an act, too; who knows what kind of skills these people have?" Rain asked.
"I guess we can be as suspicious as we want, but we have a gut feeling that we are right in this one," Asche said. "We are going to escort them until they reach the sea, and then they will look for another place to live. Apparently, there are some inhabited islands in the south that they can use. Don't worry about it."