Encounter

Dragging the body of the man he had 'fought' just now, Rewen walked between the trees. 'Damn. Although he doesn't look it, he is probably heavier than me.' Of course, he was lying. He felt better making comments about others to make himself feel better.

'Speaking of weights, I have to be fast…' His eyes gleamed as he hastened his face.

***

West of Forest of Michaile.

"Sir, we just got a report that Ida is missing from the post he was assigned." The one who spoke was the assistant of the Eldest Grandson of the Old King.

The blonde-haired Seiji's eyebrows wrinkled. "How long has it been?"

"Ten minutes."

"Did he defect?" Seiji asked.

"He didn't seem like he would." The assistant had a tone of confidence in his voice.

"Could it possibly be the work of River?"

"River Alliance is a bit away from where Ida was stationed. I think it's the Princess Alliance."