Fear

Rain's open communication might have seemed counterproductive, especially considering their need for secrecy and the absence of the knowledge of how established the means of communication of the enemies. However, the group understood that Rain's transparency came from a deliberate strategy.

The sea folk arrived as planned, bringing the captured soldiers to the shore. They also gathered up the weapons and shields discarded by the disoriented enemy troops, which had been scattered by the force of the waves. Rain, displaying his expertise in earth magic, handcuffed the unconscious prisoners. After ensuring their restraints, he confined them within a hut crafted from earth magic, allowing them only their basic undergarments.

"Ah, I get now what you said before…" Roan said and then laughed. "You are quite something, Rain…"