Chapter 303

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Lil carefully adjusted the tone of her voice as to not reveal her anxiety.

How long do you think it will take until Linhardt comes?

Ed was sitting on the floor leaning against the wall below the window. It was dangerous to leave the shutters open, but a patient like Ed needed to breathe clean air.

Ed muttered, squinting his closed eyes.

I was wondering when you would come in. It seems like three hours have already passed

Sunlight mixed with dust shimmered on the lashes of his sunken and quivering eyes. His upright sitting posture was undisturbed, but his neck and collarbones, glistening with cold sweat, revealed that he had been suffering from a high fever the whole time.

Lil moistened a towel with lukewarm water again and approached Ed. As she moved close to him, his hot body temperature clung to her skin.

How long do you think it will take for Lindhardt to reach us?

If were only talking about time, then he shouldve reached us by now.

Then whats keeping him? Whats going on?

He could be waiting for the Imperial Army.

No way. Linhardts face at that time looked like he would come running down straight away.

His face?

Before we fell. Linhardt was holding on to me.

I see.

Lil opened his shirt and wiped his neck.

He seemed very desperate. Like he thought you would never survive.Rread latest chapters at novelhall.com

He always worries about unnecessary things.

Ive seen quite a few relatives whose bond is pretty close, but I never thought you had a cousin like that.

Our bond isnt that close.

I believe Linhardt begs to differ.

It came as a surprise to Lil as well.

I never realised that Ed has a family that openly expresses their affection. To me it always seemed like he had been living alone in this world That was actually the reason why I so desperately wanted to express my affection for him, to tell him he wasnt alone anymore But now that I think about it, it makes sense that the person who is so natural at giving affection also receives it In that sense, it also explains why whatever I was doing felt kinda awkward and maybe a bit forced

After my grandfather died, Linhardt had tried to act as my older brother. But I found it annoying and useless.

Then there must be a reason for the delay in finding us

Tap. Tap.

Alarmed, Lil and Ed simultaneously turned their heads towards the ceiling. It sounded like either Alain or Jericho stomped their feet on the roof as a signal. Lil grabbed Eds shoulder and pressed him down as he was about to move his body. She then calmly drew her gun and placed her back next to the window.

She asked in a voice loud enough to reach the rooftop.

From where?

Alain responded in a very wary tone.

The sea. A ship is coming.

Damn it.

I think its a smuggling ship as they sailed covertly along the cliff. I just saw it, but I cant see it now. Its difficult to get a broad view because of the trees.

Lil looked down at Ed, who was leaning on the window sill.

Jericho, who was holding Eds arm tightly, glanced back.

Were sure. Where do you think we got the clean water and cloth?

What kind of place is it?

Its a cabin used by smugglers, but they left a few days ago. Theyre not going to Roahn but to a different village somewhere along the Great Trade Route.

And youre positive they plan to be away for some time?

It seemed like they were going to sell something, so they probably wont be in the cabin for a few weeks.

It looks like smuggled goods are being distributed along the Great Trade Route. I guess its a common phenomenon

After noticing that her thoughts were drifting off that far, Lil cut them off as they werent helpful for their survival at all.

Now that were out of the cabin, I need to think of a way to contact Linhardt and tell him where to meet!

Hold on.

As soon as Lil said that, their steps stopped. No one questioned it. Alain, holding a gun, slowly came close behind a tree. Jericho also pulled out a dagger, and Lil gripped her gun with both hands.

Ed, who was rummaging through his empty waistband, glanced at Lil.

I dont You want me to die?

Feeling sorry, Lil quickly handed him a gun.

Even though the wind cut through the branches like a rake, the fog didnt move in the slightest.

Tap, tap.

Wind-blown fruit fell on the wet ground. Amidst the humid sounds of birds and insects, Lil listened for any human voices.

One, two, three

Ed whispered.

At least four at eleven oclock. No, make that five or six

Lil nodded dryly and looked around.

This place has openings on all sides. Forests dont have the same density as jungles, so our location is clearly visible from unlucky angles. We have no cover, and our fresh footprints remain vivid

Are there any caves or tree stumps around?

Alain shook his head.

This land is flat.

How long will it take us to get to the cabin?

Even if we go quickly, it will take us more than 10 minutes.

Jericho pressed her shoulder and whispered.

Theyre coming this way

Voices could be heard beyond the fog.

Theres no other way.

Without the need for an order, they each hid behind a tree.

Lil suppressed her laboured breathing. She craned her head, resting her shoulder against the rough wooden beam, desperately hoping that the approaching group belonged to Linhardt