Chapter 23 "Wind's Direction"

The tension between them caused by this "unexpected" encounter is slowly becoming unbearable. Ioki's concern for Arthur's wounds on his face has led him to a misunderstanding with Marca.

They could feel how Ioki was slowly releasing a chilling energy… a murderous intent toward Marca.

"Whoa, hold your horses, son! I ain't the one that harmed him. This old fella fell into the sea!" Marca felt the uneasiness creeping into his heart as cold sweat slowly formed on his face due to Ioki's intense murderous aura.

Arthur then waved his hand in front of Ioki's sight, trying to get his attention, "He's right, it's not his fault. I fell down while fishing, that's all!" After drinking the potion Ioki had given him, he continued, "In fact, Marca brought us to the nearest clinic and paid for the troubles."

Hearing Arthur's explanation made Ioki took a deep breath before confirming it toward Marca, "Is that true, Mr. Marca?"