Chapter 93 - Chapter 14: The Last Flame #8 (2/2)
Silvan gazed at In-gong and Caitlin. It could almost be seen as a displeased look.
However, Caitlin greeted him with her normal bright face.
”It is nice to meet you, Silvan oppa.”
“Nice to meet you too.”
Unlike Felicia, he talked to Caitlin in a more formal way. It was the same for both In-gong and Caitlin. Compared to Felicia, it was harder for Silvan to act friendly with them.
Silvan’s expression changed after they exchanged greetings. His eyes narrowed as he asked Caitlin,
“How is Chris?”
It was much smoother compared to when Chris mentioned Silvan, but it wasn’t that intimate.
However, Caitlin just smiled.
”He is very healthy. He’s doing well.”
“I- I see.”
Silvan seemed confused by Caitlin’s attitude. Felicia laughed at their conversation and raised a hand to Silvan’s shoulder.
”Silvan suddenly appeared because of me. While staying at the lycanthrope house, I used a long distance communication method and contacted him.”
“Felicia noona?”
”Yes, he told me that he would come see me. I thought it would take a long time because he was quite a distance away, but he arrived sooner than I expected.”
It was the reason she didn’t mention Silvan when they had been worried about reinforcements for Spider Forest. Felicia thought that she wouldn’t be able to meet Silvan until after two weeks.
Silvan pulled Felicia close and stroked her head.
”Felicia was exhausted. I needed to charge over as quickly as possible. So, I flew like the wind to meet my beloved sister.”
She didn’t feel any better despite his sweet voice. Chris loved Caitlin quite a lot, but it seemed like Silvan loved Felicia more. Felicia held back a sigh and said to Caitlin,
“I’m sorry about my brother. His screws are a bit loose, but he isn’t a bad person. He is just a fool.”
Caitlin nodded. In order to change the atmosphere, In-gong spoke to Silvan,
”You were a big help in last night’s battle. Thank you.”
Although the first charge had been impulsive, Silvan’s subsequent activities had been impressive. He had also taken care of everything after In-gong and Caitlin fainted.
Silvan raised an eyebrow at In-gong’s appreciation, then replied with a bitter laugh,
”I did my best, but... you played a more active role. You were amazing. I heard about it, but I honestly never imagined that you would be this great. It’s amazing.”
”Isn't it? Didn’t I tell you? Isn’t our Shutra great?”
Felicia raised her chin as she exclaimed. Caitlin nodded in agreement.
“Shutra is amazing.”
If Chris had been there, he would have asked why the two people were saying it. However, this was Silvan.
Silvan simply shrugged and spoke to Felicia in a sad voice,
“Felicia, this oppa is also great. If I take off this eyepatch...”
“I’m sorry about my brother.”
Felicia quickly cut off Silvan’s words. However, Caitlin was curious.
”Silvan oppa, what will happen if you take off that eyepatch?”
“Ahh.”
Felicia lamented, but it was too late. Silvan laughed happily.
”It is good that you asked. This is a special object that suppresses my strength. If I remove this, my true strength will awaken. However, that power is dangerous, so I usually keep it suppressed.”
“Wah!”
Caitlin let out a sound of admiration and Felicia blushed as she shook her head.
”Caitlin, you should do it moderately.”
“Huh? But it really is great. Very cool, Silvan oppa.”
Silvan felt perplexed by Caitlin’s heartfelt admiration. He then turned to ask In-gong a question,
”That reminds me. Shutra, that technique you used— Chris uses a similar one. Did you learn Beast Authority from the lycanthropes?”
”Yes, I learnt the basics from Chris and Caitlin.”
”Our Shutra is amazing.”
Felicia boasted about In-gong once more and Caitlin nodded again.
”Even the sword duke praised his great talent.”
“Wait, the sword duke?”
Silvan’s expression changed instantly. He gazed at Felicia with a stiff expression.
“Felicia, what does that mean?”
”Uh, well... that...”
Felicia seemed distressed as she avoided his gaze. She knew he would have this type of reaction if the story about the sword duke came out.
Silvan let his gaze linger on Felicia, then turned back to Caitlin. At that very moment, knocking was heard at the door.
”How long do you want me to wait?”
Amita was waiting at the door with a sad expression. Felicia instantly turned toward them.
“Amita.”
“Yes, is there a problem?”
“No.”
Silvan knew that Amita was the sword duke’s friend and retreated with dismay. Amita stared at Silvan for a moment, then stepped towards the group.
”Are you both okay?”
”Thanks for your concern, but I am fine.”
”Me too.”
In-gong spoke first, followed by Caitlin.
Amita pounded on the floor with their tail and said,
”Thanks to you, I was able to defend the last flame yesterday. So, I will make you the equipment as promised, but we have some work to do before that.”
There was something else left?
While everyone had puzzled expressions on their faces, Amita turned toward In-gong.
“9th Prince, the last flame wants to meet you.”
“Huh?”
“Literally. Follow me.”
The last flame...
The sacred fire.
Everyone’s faces became shocked.