Chapter 7: Side Quest in the Froltix Lands! The Duo Meets the Legendary Swordsman!

With a profound sense of loss, General Bamba and the villagers bid farewell to Rius and Leo as they embarked on their new adventure. Following their victory over the Gelid Reaver, the duo set sail into the vast ocean, their ship brimming with anticipation. They had uncovered a treasure map hidden within the Gelid Palace, and now, their sights were set on Froltix Island, where they hoped to unearth a fabled treasure.

Upon reaching the island, they meticulously followed the map's cryptic directions. However, their quest took an unexpected turn when a sudden, fierce slash sliced through the air above them. To their astonishment, it was Kanji Namiro, the renowned bounty hunter, known for his own hefty bounty of 10,000 Aurum. The irony of his situation was not lost on them; a hunter with a price on his head.

Kanji Namiro stood tall and striking, his golden hair cascading like silk and his green eyes gleaming with the intensity of a hunter. He wore a crisp white cotton shirt paired with blue jeans that bore the marks of wear, and a green scarf elegantly draped around his neck. A scar marred his lips, a testament to a fierce clash with a swordsman foe.

"What brings you to my territory?" Kanji demanded, his voice low and threatening.

"We're in search of the Froltix Treasure," Leo replied, determination etched on his face.

"That treasure belongs to me. Step aside," Kanji growled, his eyes narrowing.

In an instant, a fierce battle erupted. Kanji, a master swordsman, unleashed a flurry of slashes, but Leo and Rius were quick on their feet, evading his attacks with agility. It was soon their turn to strike; Leo executed a powerful move known as "Whisker Whirlwind" sending Kanji sprawling backward, momentarily incapacitated. Rius followed up with "Blazing Pebble Barrage" unleashing a torrent of fiery pebbles that rained down like a relentless storm, reminiscent of his earlier confrontation with Frostfin in Maple Village.

Just as the clash reached its peak, an unexpected figure entered the fray. Weather Wybie, a rotund individual clad in oversized, vertically striped overalls, appeared on a makeshift rocket surfboard. His bald head was adorned with streaks of golden hair, and he sported pilot goggles that glinted in the sunlight.

Annoyed by the ongoing skirmish, Weather Wybie tossed down smoke bombs that erupted in a cloud of confusion, obscuring the battlefield. In the chaos, he soared away, leaving Leo, Rius, and Kanji, now gravely injured, with no choice but to join forces. They sought refuge on Froltix Island, united by necessity in their quest to confront the enigmatic Weather Wybie.

As they ventured deeper into the heart of the island, they stumbled upon a hidden village. The inhabitants welcomed them with open arms, offering assistance and care to the weary travelers.