Chapter 138 - FOUR STRANGERS

Arthur drew his sword and demanded coldly, "Whoever you are, if you have courage, then reveal yourself." 

At his prompt, four people came out. They didn't look like ordinary people. Judging by their clothes, they were no mercenaries, assassins, or kidnappers.

Their expression looked like they weren't pleased to be found by Arthur. 

A tall, bald guy with dark brown skin stepped forward and commented, "I was thinking what kind of big boobs, seductive woman made a hard rock like you fall for her. I'm so disappointed. She seems to be an innocent kid. I didn't know you were a pedophile, Arthur."

Veronica was surprised by his comment. She looked at Arthur and asked him, "Do you know them?"

"Yes," Arthur put back his sword and held her hand. "I know them. They are my trusted vessels. You can trust them."

"Vessels? Like a king has?" Veronica was curious.

The girl beside the dark-skinned snickered. "Oh my, she doesn't know who you are but is ready to marry you. Did you hide your identity and won her over? What will you do if she gets scared of your scary expression?" She had a slender body, red wavy hair, and attractive blue eyes. She was wearing a sleeveless top, showing off her deep curved cleavage and a skirt that was divided in the left side, revealing her slender leg.

Veronica blushed upon seeing her body. Her upper body was almost bare. So was her belly and one of her legs. She had a weapon carrier on her back, hiding behind her red hair.

She saw the red-haired beauty's provocative smile and was displeased. "What can be worse than killing a human? If that's what you are saying then yes, I've seen that part of him and still decided to marry him."

The girl wasn't bothered by her words. She stated, "Aww, look at her. Acting so supportive and all. She is too cute to be your wife, Arthur. Give her up." Her big breasts swayed as she moved. Other than Veronica, no one seemed to be bothered by this. They were all used to it.

"No, I won't," Arthur denied without hesitation. "Anyway, who told you about the wedding?" he asked. His eyes turned toward Felix. Without even asking, he could predict. Sebastian didn't have the guts to disobey him.

Felix already put away his bow and arrow. He shrugged and said, "How can I let you marry secretly? We all deserve to be at your wedding."

"Tsk!" Arthur clicked his tongue in annoyance. He was hiding his track up until now so that these minions couldn't reach him. Felix had done it this time. Now, with a girl he had to protect, he would have a hard time hiding from them.

"I was dreaming of being at Arthur's wedding," another tall guy stated. He was covered with a black robe from head to toe. He had a metal stick with him. He looked at Veronica and flushed. He shyly introduced himself, "Hello, I'm Merlin. I'm a mage. This pretty lady beside me is Zinnia. The baldy beside her is Darius."

The dark-skinned guy, Darius, retorted, "Hey! Who are you calling baldie? I'm a proud bald man. Who can have a shiny head like me?"

Veronica had to admit that he was correct. He had the shiniest head she had ever seen. His head was practically glittering in the sunlight.

"That's why I called you baldy." Merlin scratched his head and then continued, "And, this archer beside me is Ironin. We have been working under Arthur for years."

Veronica smiled at them and introduced herself, "I'm Veronica, a healer from Utahill. I'm so glad to meet you all."

"A healer from Utahill?" Darius rubbed his chin. "I think I heard a healer from Utahill was on the run. People are going crazy for that poor little thing. She is called a blessed child or something. Do you know that healer?"

"…" Veronica hesitated. She looked at Arthur and tugged his clothes. She wanted his aid.

Arthur held her shoulder and pulled her toward him. "She is the one they are looking for," he declared.

'He must trust them enough to tell them who I am,' Veronica pondered. 'Then, it means I can trust them too.'

The people in front of them gaped at them. The one who cracked first was Darius. He laughed out loud and said, "Say what? This puny kitten is the one they are looking for?" He grinned and added, "I have to say you have keen eyes for your target. You chose the most troublesome one to be your wife. Ahahaha! Hk!"

He was laughing hard but then was jabbed in the ribs by Zinnia. She retracted her elbow and said, "You must have had a hard journey. I heard assassins were sent after the blessed child. Some people are trying to kill her before war breaks out."

"Kill her?" Arthur frowned. "Who would try to kill her?"

Zinnia shook her head. "I don't know much. I didn't think I would need to know about it. Who would have thought you would bring her with you? If I knew sooner, I would have tried to find more information."

Arthur disclosed their recent incident, "A ninja wanted to kidnap her when we were on the river. He even hid his presence for hours in the boat. I sensed no presence of a stranger at that time."

Darius was astonished. "What?! Even a ninja cannot possibly hide his presence from you of all people or else we wouldn't be discovered."

"Maybe that guy used some kind of spell to hide his presence," Merlin commented. As a mage, he had more knowledge about spells.

"For a ninja to do that? Does he have no pride?" Zinnia was displeased.

Ironin: "…" He stayed quiet and pondered.

Darius asked Arthur, "Why did he not kidnap her right away?"

Arthur told him, "He wanted to confirm something and so waited. He saw my reaction. I assume he wanted to confirm our relationship. However, if he used some kind of spell, I would have known before anyone."

"Oh, that's true," Merlin agreed.

"Why would you know before anyone?" Veronica questioned him.

"Don't you know what his true identity is?"