Chapter 315

Chapter 315

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Chapter 315

"Besides Gakane Bolunwald and Hinn Eldore, who were originally scheduled to stay here, Finn Eldore and Kanna Wand will also move with the Peletta Knights to assist in the search. When the second dispatch team arrives at Great Sarain Forest, they will signal us. When you meet them, explain the situation and involve them in the search operation. As I mentioned before, Gakane will take command, while Kanna will handle the release of necessary information."

Yuder turned his head towards Gakane. Originally, Gakane had planned to stay at the Western Mage Union base until the arrival of the second dispatch team, and then join them to lead the remaining monster extermination mission. Despite being flustered by suddenly having to track the Star of Nagran, Gakane only moved his Adam's apple up and down once, showing no apparent fear.

"I understand. Leave it to me."

There was a newfound seriousness on his face, as if he had made a decision. Kishiar nodded and swept his gaze over the rest of the team, starting with Yuder.

"The rest of you have places to go with me in the meantime. Get ready and follow."

With a statement to meet again at the mages' base in the evening, Kishiar concluded the meeting.

"Didn’t the villagers say they were the strange organization that fought with Yuder when they went to the Duke of Apeto's place last time?"

"That's correct, but it's a bit different. I'll explain the details on the way."

With excited expressions, the Eldore siblings nodded and followed Kanna. Yuder exchanged glances with them, then approached Kishiar with Lusan and Emun. Although he doubted whether Kishiar had really rested while he was asleep, his complexion was noticeably better than yesterday.

"Commander, where are we going?"

"To meet the Knights from Tainu."

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"The one who gave the order must be Baron Willhem of Tainu, but above him is the Duke of Tain, so yes, in a way."

"Then why aren't we waiting here for them? Why are we going ourselves?"

At Emun's tense question, Kishiar smiled as if it were a good question.

"That's because they didn't come here to meet us."

Before departure, Kishiar instructed Lusan and Emun to prioritize Yuder's protection in case of combat. Yuder thought it was excessive, but Lusan and Emun agreed without hesitation.

"The Knights from Tainu have been surveying the surrounding circumstances from the border town outside Great Sarain Forest for quite some time. They finally headed towards the forest this morning, likely due to the aftermath of the magic we cast yesterday."

Even while leading three people with nearly no combat capabilities through the narrow spaces between the trees of Great Sarain Forest, Kishiar showed no hesitation. As if going for a leisurely stroll, he continued his explanation with light steps, and Yuder thought quickly as he listened.

"If they entered the forest this morning and didn't come straight to the Western Mage Union's base, it means they came here with another purpose."

"That's correct."

"Could it possibly be... Tain's trade base?"

"That's correct."

"...Ah, the blood..."

Emun muttered with a pallid face, staring at the gruesome scene unfolding before his eyes. In the middle of the trade route established by the House of Tain, three Knights clad in armor bearing the insignia of Tainu lay sprawled. The putrid scent of blood and flesh attacked his nostrils. At a glance, they were beyond saving - dead.

"Could it be the work of monsters?"

In response to Lusan's question, who had also turned pale, Kishiar pondered while examining the traces of blood splattered as far as the nearby trees.

"Well, it might be... but..."

"It was the work of humans."

All eyes turned to Yuder upon his assertive claim. He stepped forward and gestured to the deceased Knights. They lay mutilated, limbs and abdomen slashed, as if they were hacked up dolls.

"If they had encountered monsters and were fleeing, they would have fallen face down. However, all died facing upward. By their expressions, it's clear they died instantaneously, oblivious of their impending death. And..."

Yuder kneeled and gingerly lifted something draped on one of the Knights. What should have been a bag was reduced to nothing but a strap.

"A monster wouldn't neatly cut away a bag like this. It's definitely the deed of a human."

"I see."

Kishiar agreed with Yuder's analysis, approaching the scene. Emun, unable to muster the courage to view the brutally dismembered bodies up close, stayed back, watching from a distance.

"Considering the blood is still flowing, they haven't been dead long. It doesn't seem like a sword was used. The ability to kill three Knights in an instant and vanish without a trace...it's likely the work of an Awakener."

There were Awakeners who came to mind. Those of Star of Nagran who had lived in the Great Sarain Forest for a long time. Could those who were rumored to have suddenly disappeared actually still be here? Sensing a whirlwind of thoughts crossing his mind, Yuder turned his gaze to Kishiar.

"They might still be nearby."

At Yuder's words, Kishiar nodded. They began to survey the area, leaving the corpses behind.

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