Chapter 389

Chapter 389

Lake Bicorn was located between House Zieghart and Arianne.

It wasnt as large as Lake Porvan, but the charming silver color of the surface made it a famous tourist spot.

The Light Wind squad entered a restaurant on the edge of the lake for lunch.

Wow

Burren exclaimed while watching Lake Bicorn sparkle under the sunlight.

I heard it was a lovely sight, but I didnt expect it to be so beautiful.

He couldnt take his eyes off the lake, a gentle smile on his face.

Its just a lake no matter how beautiful it is.

Martha seemed disinterested in the lake as she gave a menu to Burren.

Order food before you enjoy the scenery, everyone!

She shouted at them to start ordering already without disturbing the staff.

Hmm

Runaans lips parted as she stared blankly at the lake.

Itd feel good if I slept over there.

She bobbed her feet while saying that she wanted to lie down at the center of the lake under the warm sunlight. Her blinking eyes showed that she was getting sleepy just thinking about it.

It might look warm, but it must be cold in reality.

Krein shook his head, saying that the lake was still cold during the season.

Well, we wont really fall under the surface because weve been training.

He confidently raised his chin with a grin.

Hmm?

Raon was checking the menu but raised his head to look at Krein.

What are you doing right now?! Ordering a meal is sacred work! Listen to Beef Girl and focus on ordering!

His posture made it look like he was a devoted priest praying to a god as he read the menu.

The King of Essence wants to eat the grilled jelly pork and the cucumber chili lamb chop!

I have a bad feeling about those names. Grilled jelly pork and cucumber chili lamb chop?

Food is meant to be a new challenge. Start ordering already! The King of Essence will broaden your world!

Haa

Wrath looked like he was going to keep whining if he didnt order it, so Raon ended up ordering the ones he wanted.

Three waiters took the Light Wind squads orders, and Raon waved his hand at Krein after they returned.

Krein.

Yes?

You said just now that you wont fall under the surface, right?

What? I-I did say that

Krein nodded. His trembling lips showed that he had a bad feeling about it.

I like your confidence.

Raon smiled in excitement and stood up. He went to Krein and grabbed his shoulder.

Vi-vice squad leader?

Krein bit his nails while raising his gaze.

Since they said it would take some time until the food is ready, what about we train a bit in the meantime?

What?

If you manage to stay still on the lake for thirty seconds, we wont train anymore until we reach Arianne.

Gasp!

We wont train?!

Re-really?

Since the training continued like always until they reached the lake, every member of the Light Wind squad widened their eyes, including Krein.

In return, you will all have to train in that lake until tonight if you dont manage.

Raon nodded with a smile.

Thirty seconds

Thats perfectly doable!

You can do it!

The Light Wind squad stared fiercely at Krein, saying that thirty seconds was a piece of cake.

Ugh

Kreins shoulders were trembling, intimidated by the madness coming from their eyes.

You idiots!

Wrath poked his head out and shouted at the Light Wind squad.

This bastard is a hundred-year-old snake! Dont let him deceive you! He must be plotting something!

Raon pushed Wrath away as he kept shouting that Raon was lying and looked down on Krein.

Are you going to do it?

I will, let me prepare

You dont need any preparation.

Raon smiled coldly and grabbed Kreins shoulder, then flexed his arm.

Wa-wait

Ill be looking forward to it.

He picked Krein up and threw him out the window. Since his strength had surpassed human limits, Krein was sent flying like a ball and landed at the center of the lake.

Uwaaaah!

Krein shouted, but still managed to regain his balance and landed on the lake on his feet like a real warrior.

Splash!

However, he couldnt use the footwork to float on the water like hed learned. He started to drown because his legs had been submerged during the landing from Raons tremendous strength.

Kueeeh!

Krein floundered his arms while screaming.

I-its so cold! Im going to freeze to death!

He failed.

Raon turned around. He looked down on the Light Wind squad with a smile even colder than the lake.

Wa-wait, you never said that you were going to throw him!

No one will last if you suddenly throw them with your stupid strength!

Raon, so cheap.

Everyoneincluding Burren, Martha, and Runaanfrowned, calling it unfair.

Are you going to call it unfair when it happened during a real battle?

Argh

I

The three team leaders shut their mouths once he mentioned a real battle.

Moreover, I never said that I wouldnt throw him.

Dorian was previously sitting next to Krein, and Raon grabbed him by his collar while saying that.

Eeh? I-Im not ready ye

Ill count you at the count of three.

Gasp

Three.

Dorian was catching his breath in preparation, and Raon shouted threeskipping one and twoand threw him outside the window.

Uwaaah!

Dorian screamed, but he managed to flip around before reaching the surface. He managed to stop after his ankles were submerged, as he was a highest-level Expert despite how he looked.

Ueeeh! I-Im going to freeze to death!

You got used to the water, but its still difficult to stay on the surface when theres an external factor.

Raon clapped his hands while listening to Dorians scream.

In the lords manor of House Arianne, a swordswoman wearing a yellow uniform walked into a red room that was even more extravagant than at Zieghart and went on her knees.

My lord, the reinforcements from Zieghart have entered the houses domain.

The swordswomans gaze was glowing sharply towards the platform.

Please allow me to send the rangers to meet them.

There was no response from the platform. A cold gaze piercing her was the only response.

Since you called them on your own accord, why wont you decide that on your own?

My lord

An increase in water level and the number of monsters has always been a common occurrence! Why did you have to call Zieghart to make this annoying?

An extremely irritated voice could be heard from the platform.

It would be a good thing if it wasnt a big deal, but if trouble occurred because of this, the people would be harmed. I just wanted to prevent that trouble from happening.

I know this house and the swamp better than anyone! You only need to swing your sword outside, but Im the one who has to greet them! I have to kiss the arse of some brat now, do you realize how hard this is?

I beg your pardon.

Tsk.

The man on the platform clicked his tongue and shook his hand.

I didnt start this issue, but I shall put an end to it. Bring the rangers and carriages to receive the Zieghart swordsmen.

Thank you.

The swordswoman bowed. She stood up right after and started leaving the audience chamber. She could hear small voices from behind her.

I seriously dont understand why shes causing all those issues.

I know, right? The Call of Swords is already annoying enough

She doesnt even know that much about the swamp.

Wendy has always loved to make a fuss about everything.

The swordswoman bit her lip and pretended she couldnt hear them as she left the lords manor. Two rangers were waiting for her once she came out.

Prica.

Yes.

A red-haired ranger bowed at her upon hearing the call.

I leave it to you. Bring them here carefully and politely.

Consider it done.

The ranger called Prica smiled faintly and nodded.

Wellis, dont play any pranks.

Theres no way Id play a prank on the great people of Zieghart. Some of them might fall into nature's welcoming party though.

The black-haired ranger called Wellis grinned at her.

Thats what Im talking about.

But they are going to fall anyway even if I dont do anything.

Prica, Im counting on you.

Dont worry about it.

Prica bowed and went towards the eastern gate with Wellis and the rangers.

A horse with webbed feet followed them from behind.

Lets go!

The rangers loaded the baggage on the carriage led by the horse before leaving House Arianne.

Haa

The swordswoman sighed briefly while watching the rangers leave.

Whenever Wellis made that face, a few of them ended up covered in mud.

Considering their faces, she could tell that they were planning to play a prank for the welcoming party.

I hope they wont go too hard.

* * *

Prica scowled while looking at the swamp on the ground.

The water level has also increased here.

They must be stuck over there.

Wellis nodded and shook his hand to the back. The rangers riding the horses accelerated their pace.

Who are you expecting?

Prica looked aside while pushing the bushes that reached his forehead.

Im not sure. Since we shouldnt matter too much for Zieghart, one of the squads should be coming.

Even though Arianne was a vassal house of Zieghart, they rarely interacted with each other and the issue wasnt a big deal, either. That was why he guessed that some unimportant people would be dispatched.

But they should be sending some decent people since we are paying so much tribute to them. Maybe that famous Light Wind squad is going to come. They are the hottest topic among people recently.

They arent going to send such valuable people to us since we arent a big deal. It should be some average squad.

We never know. Well, it wont change the fact that they will have a hard time regardless of who they are.

Wellis smiled while scratching his cheek.

Thats true.

Prica nodded.

Because this place is different from inside the continent.

House Arianne was surrounded by swamps in all directions. Moreover, with the increase in water level, even the rangers whod lived there for a long time could hardly move without the swamp boots.

It was literally the welcoming party of nature. Even though the warriors came from Zieghart, it was practically impossible for them to traverse the swamp in that state.

Lets go faster. We will leave the eastern swamp today.

Yes!

Prica issued orders, and the rangersincluding Welliskept running towards the east without any rest.

The afternoon came to an end, and by the time it was evening, multiple people could be seen from afar.

Halt!

Wellis at the lead raised his hand to stop everyone.

Whats happening?

Prica narrowed his eyes while looking at the front.

Was there other scouts besides us? No, theres no way.

There were only three scouting parties in House Arianne. Since the other two scouting parties never left the house, the people in front of them couldnt be the scouts.

They arent merchants either.

Wellis shook his head, saying that none of the merchants would be traveling in that situation.

Stay alert.

Prica took the bow from her back and caught her breath.

At first, he thought that they might be the swordsmen from Zieghart, but they mustve known about the area when you considered how easily they were walking on the swamp.

The rangers lowered their bodies and stayed alert. The fog eventually dissipated and revealed their appearance.

The man leading the group was extremely handsome with blond hair and red eyes. He couldnt feel any presence from himas if he wasnt even human.

He lowered his gaze while thinking he mustve been a ghost and noticed the burning sword emblem engraved on his chest.

Zieghart? Which means, they are

He immediately remembered who he was. He mustve been one of the most famous young warriors of the continent, the White Sword Dragon Raon Zieghart, and the Light Wind squad.

Bu-but how?

Since Raon Zieghart was a Master, it was understandable that he could walk on a swamp without any issue, but the other swordsmen behind him were also casually walking on the swamp like it was dry land.

The two little children looked like they were having a hard time, but everyone in the Light Wind squadincluding themwas still having an easier time than Pricas group, which was wearing specialized boots.

Err

Wh-whats happening?

How are they walking on the swamp so easily?

What the hell?

Wellis and the rangers were also surprised and their jaws dropped.

Huh!

Prica lowered his bow and swallowed nervously.

What the hell is wrong with those people?