Chapter 274

Chapter 274

There was a feast of all kinds, but Cadel couldnt taste it. He made the obligatory jaw movements, not knowing whether the food was going into his mouth or his nose. Even his conversations with Lydon were half-hearted and mechanical.

Lydon complained about the insincere response, but he was not heard properly. It was Lumen who put an end to the dull, almost imitative meal.

I knew youd have him, Lydon.

Cadel is mine, so of course hes next to me. Dont disturb us and go away!

Lumen barged into the room and handed something to Cadel, ignoring Lydons noisy protests.

You have a letter from the Empire.

Thats fast.

The reply to the telegram he sent just yesterday arrived this morning. This was thanks to borrowing a homing pigeon equipped with magic tools from King Lemyn.

Cadel unfolded the neatly folded paper and read the lettering inside. Lumen, who had read it with him, let out a low sigh.

Is resting also a luxury? Its fortunate that its close to the Lemyn Kingdom.

What was written in the letter was the location of the next dispatch site without any further explanation.

[Lycella Plateau].

It was also their last dispatch site that Cadel already knew about.

Is this already the third sealed area?

Inte Snowfields, Yingmar Swamp, and Lycella Plateau. These were the three outer sealed areas where the main quest took place.

If you solved all the quests in these three areas, what remained was.

The Demon War.

He grew increasingly uneasy with Vans behavior, but he couldnt help it. He cleared his throat lightly, drawing the attention of his subordinates.

Our next destination has been set. Its the Lycella Plateau, the area where one of the outer seals is located. Its between the Finou Mountains and the Dhote Mountains. Well travel through the Finou Mountains, close to the Lemyn Kingdom.

Sigh, mountains again? Im bored. I want to fight in the ocean!

Dont forget that you are the only one who has wings, Lydon.

Thats Lumens fault for being born that way, right? I dont care.

Cadel ignored the chatter of his subordinates and explained the schedule ahead.

In addition to the seal circle, they also had to consider the possibility that High Demons like Mendel might be camped out in advance through the summoning circle. Cadel knew about the demon he would encounter on the Lycella Plateau, but he didnt know if he would emerge from the broken seal or through a summoning circle. So he had to plan ahead with a number of what-ifs.

Cadel listed a number of hypothetical tactics, excluding as much of the demons information as possible. He kept contingency plans based on the demons abilities to himself.

This is good, because the Demon War is getting closer.

Information about enemies that would appear in the future was clear. Rather than vague tutorials or vague early quests, these were enemies he had faced relatively recently. Being able to remember even the smallest details made it possible to formulate more detailed strategies.

I can also claim that Kunra told me about the demons.

The Scarlet Dragon was still a bit of an eyesore, but he certainly had his uses.

Even as he diligently relayed the plan, Cadels attention was focused on Van, and Vans gaze held no ill will. It was no different than before, and that was all the more troubling.

He couldnt believe that was how Van reacted after knowing everything.

Looks like he didnt hear it from Kunra after all.

Whether that was Kunras implication or Vans, he would have to ask him.

Departure is tomorrow morning. Everyone, make sure you have enough stamina, and if you need anything, let me know.

Here and there Cadel heard demands for time with Knight Commander or darlings embrace, or information about the nobles here, but he didnt bother to listen.