Hawke rode on the Rock Rhino at noon, standing near the Gloomy Forest.
This place was secretive because reaching it required passing through Hawke's "Toll Station" and then traveling another two miles into the forest.
"Strange!" Hawke frowned, muttering to himself. "Raito promised to bring that bastard here by noon. Why hasn't he shown up yet?"
It was already noon, and the sun was directly overhead, but there was still no sign of Raito.
A sense of unease crept into Hawke's heart. He wasn't worried about Noan defeating Raito—that was impossible.
It was well known that Raito was a Rank E lord who had reached Level 2, whereas Noan was merely a Rank F lord, at most capable of reaching Level 1.
Moreover, Raito possessed an E+ rank hero. He could easily emerge victorious even if he faced five Rank F lords at once.
Hawke truly feared that after obtaining Noan's secret, Raito would keep it to himself and betray him.