Chapter 454

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Chapter 454

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Chapter 454

"I planned to leave you for dead, but you miraculously started improving since yesterday. Lucky you."

"..."

"But regardless of that, I'd like you not to use your abilities. From what I've seen as we escaped through the gate, I already know well enough how dangerous your power is. If you disagree, you'll be dealt with right here."

Nahan slowly but firmly nodded his head. His cold ash-gray eyes surveyed the inside of the rattling carriage in a meticulous manner. Besides him and the Southerner who had removed his hat, there was one more person in the dilapidated wagon filled with an unpleasant smell. Dressed in a thick robe, this third individual had an old, suspicious-looking sheath and a long sword beside him. His hand rested on the hilt, ready to draw at any moment. The intention was clear: any false move and Nahan would be killed.

"Do you remember why you're here?"

At the Southerner's question, Nahan cracked open his parched lips.

"...I encountered you. Underground."

"Good. It seems your head wasn't damaged, fortunately." Ne/w novel chapters are published on no/vel(/bin(.)co/m

"Is there any water?"

"We've been riding non-stop for days, so we didn't have much time to resupply. All we have is this; can you drink it?"

Nahan looked at the filthy canteen the man offered, and then reluctantly opened his mouth. Since his shoulders and upper body were bound with cloth instead of bandages, he couldn't lift it himself.

Although the amount of water was woefully inadequate to quench his thirst, it did clear his mind and vision a little. Nahan took a deep breath and asked,

"Where are we going now?"

"We are currently moving along the Yohum trade route. If all goes as planned, we should arrive in Charloin shortly."

Charloin, the largest maritime trade city in the southern part of the Orr Empire. A few more details sporadically flashed across Nahan's dry mind before fading away.

"Thank you for keeping your promise, brother."

"Brother, huh? It was ridiculous the first time I heard it, and it's still ridiculous now."

The Southerner muttered with an utterly serious expression. As he gazed down at Nahan with inscrutable eyes, he opened his mouth once more.

"Because of you and the Cavalry, our plans have been thrown off track. Nevertheless, we brought you along because we wanted to escape from the same place. To be honest, killing you wouldn't be satisfying, but we've honored our promise because we owe you."

"..."

"But I've been curious why people with powers like yours so vehemently opposed the Orr Empire and the Emperor's Cavalry. What is the reason? Is this a shared goal among all of you? What are the identities of your group?"

Instead of responding, Nahan just looked at the man's face. As the man seemed to be contemplating using his power and furrowed his brow, he stepped back, allowing Nahan to speak.

"What changes if you know?"

"Depending on your answer, the assistance that we can offer each other may increase."

"Although I understand that you brothers are not merely the Tain Duke's puppets, it's difficult to answer without knowing anything."

"Are you saying you can't answer even with your life on the line?"

The Southerner's expression sharpened. Nahan didn't react, just locked eyes with him. Just when an ethereal energy seemed to emanate from the Southerner's body, the third man, who had been silently watching with his sword at the ready, finally spoke up.

"Such threats won't work on him, Onakwei. Stand down."

"But Lord Aton—"

"Ugh... Whatever is wrong with that powder? It's increasingly emitting this strange odor. It's not wet, and I'm transporting it with utmost care... Could something have mixed with it during its journey from its origin?"

"..."

Although Aton didn't respond, he clenched his lips, seemingly sharing the same sentiment. Even Nahan, who had woken up from a coma with severe injuries, had detected that the overpowering stench was neither from an aging carriage nor from horse dung.

All the odors were emanating from the Calanesa powder that the southern merchants had painstakingly transported.

"Surely it hasn't rotted. There's no way to know if this is the original smell, and there's no one to ask. It's a dilemma."

"Ask the coachman to open the window and see if we can speed up a bit."

"Yes..."

If it hadn't been for those damned Cavalry members, there would have been no need to transport this in such dire circumstances. Everything was supposed to go smoothly, just by successfully distributing it under the patronage of a foolish Duke Tain. Cursing in various southern expletives, Onakwei opened the coachman's window while Aton quietly turned his head. Their hardships would continue for a while longer.

...

At the southern end of the Orr Empire lay vast deserts. Taking tens of days to cross, these deserts were more often remembered by their nickname, 'The Tomb of Stars,' rather than their original name.

Unless someone had a life-or-death reason to go to the south, no one ventured there willingly, not even tax collectors who usually frequented barren lands.

Few were aware that near these lands, a village existed where Awakeners from all over the country were hiding.

"New information has arrived from the west. It appears that everyone who had been staying there has likely been captured by the Cavalry," the informant reported.

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