Water Magician

Chapter 512: About the Two Individuals

Editor: Tseirp

The two individuals had left the deputy governor’s office. In the deputy governor’s office.

“That was very interesting.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku said, sipping her tea.

In front of her sat Captain Solon, also sipping tea.@@@@

“Those two were in front of the ‘Unwandering Forest’, weren’t they?”

“Yes. It seems they were there at least from yesterday evening to this morning.”

“From the Autonomous City of Kwebasa to Jonjon. The ship sank, and they proceeded on land... Then they ended up in front of the ‘Unwandering Forest’. If we consider it straightforwardly, they passed through the forest...”

“That would be the case. But that’s impossible...”

“Yes, impossible. Because no one can venture deep into the ‘Unwandering Forest’.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku muttered.

The dense jungle that Ryo and Abel emerged from, where the Dragon King’s city was located, was known to be vast and immense. But how vast it was and what lay within it, no one knew.

This was because anyone who tried to venture deeper would find themselves inexplicably back at their starting point.

For as long as anyone could remember.

The name ‘Unwandering Forest’ came from the inability to venture into its depths or even get lost in it.

Yet, those two seemed to have managed to pass through the forest.

How in the world did they do it?

The answer would remain a mystery.

Even those two likely didn’t know the exact details.

Deputy Governor Sue Ku shook her head slightly and shifted her thoughts to another matter.

“Is there a possibility that those two are spies from the Atinjo Grand Duchy...?”

“Unlikely.”

Captain Solon answered firmly to Deputy Governor Sue Ku’s question.

“If they were spies, they would have been more discreet.”

“True.”

Captain Solon smiled wryly, and Deputy Governor Sue Ku nodded in agreement.

The letter of introduction from Duke Helb had been decisive.

It would be highly unnatural for spies to present a letter indicating deep ties with Duke Helb themselves.

“However, that swordsman... Abel, was it? He is a terrifyingly skilled individual.”

Captain Solon returned to a serious expression.

“For someone once called the ‘Sword of the Nation’ to say that...”

“You flatter me. That was a long time ago.”

“Then, could they be assassins?”

“No... they stand out far too much for an assassin either.”

Captain Solon shook his head. And continued.

“However, Sue-sama seemed particularly cautious about the one in the robe.”

“You noticed that? As expected.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku said, frowning and nodding.

Then, she continued.

“That robed man, Ryo-dono... he is a monster.”

“What?”

Captain Solon was taken aback by Deputy Governor Sue Ku’s words.

However, Deputy Governor Sue Ku could sense it.

Having known Mogok since their families were connected long ago, Sue Ku was attuned to even the slightest changes.

“My daughter...”

“...Mifa?”

“Yes...”

That alone was enough for them to understand.

It was about Mogok’s second daughter, Mifa.

“She’ll be heading to the capital soon, won’t she?”

“Yes...”

Mogok replied before letting out a heavy sigh.

He continued in a murmuring tone.

“I wonder why she turned out like this...”

“Living by the sword isn’t a bad thing...”

Sue Ku, who had also devoted much of her life to magic, responded with a faint smile.

When someone dedicates themselves too much to a single pursuit, those around them often worry.

Sue Ku understood this all too well from her own experiences.

“Besides, with her exceptional swordsmanship, that’s why Princess Shio Fen personally chose her as a maidservant, isn’t it? Well, they grew up like sisters to begin with.”

“Yes, I’m aware. I’m proud of her as a parent... I’m grateful for her dedication to the sword, all for the princess... But as a maidservant, being skilled with a sword alone won’t suffice...”

“That’s true...”

Sue Ku also understood.

Why Mogok was troubled.

At the same time, she realized this was ultimately a matter of Mogok’s feelings and worries...

The next day.

Ryo and Abel headed to a clothing store in the morning.

As expected, two patrol guards followed them closely.

“Abel, you’re definitely attracting the attention of everyone in the city. Deciding to buy you a cloak right away was the right move. Once you wear it...”

“Do you really think wearing a cloak will stop these stares?”

Abel replied, glancing at the patrol guards trailing them.

“There’s a chance. Maybe one percent.”

“Exactly. The stares are because of the patrol guards following us.”

“That’s true, but it can’t be helped. A dangerous swordsman like you needs to be monitored under the guise of an escort.”

“It’s not just me. Ryo, I’m pretty sure others are watching us besides those two guards.”

“Ah, your usual! Someone’s watching us sense? My magic confirms it. We’re being monitored by a group of four. Unlike the patrol guards, these guys are probably from the intelligence or espionage department.”

Ryo was no stranger to being watched, especially given his experiences in the western countries.

“Well, it can’t be helped.”

“Yeah, it can’t.”

Both Abel and Ryo resigned themselves to the situation.

At the very least, the surveillance also served as protection.

“They’ll probably prevent bad guys from attacking us.”

“Let’s just hope the ones guarding and watching us don’t turn into the bad guys themselves.”

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