Chapter 153 - Chapter 29: War Destruction #4 (2/2)
“What is with that expression?”
“Shutra, have you ever almost drowned in a bathtub?”
In-gong just smiled instead of answering. It was natural to feel the threat of drowning if it was a giant bathtub. The baths were designed for giants like Kaparang and Kappa.
Felicia settled at the table with a tired face, and In-gong used recovery magic on her. Then he pointed to the hand-painted map spread out on the table.
“This is a rough map of the area.”
“Isn’t this modest compared to your usual style?”
Felicia said as she peered at the map. Unlike In-gong’s handmade maps which boasted a precise accuracy, this map seemed to have been created roughly.
While Felicia was combining wind and fire spirits to dry her hair, In-gong explained,
“I just copied a map from here. It is impossible to draw a perfect map of a place I haven’t visited.”
“Well, I guess so.”
Even if he had the mini-map, there was a limit. Moreover, the trees were so large and thick that it was difficult to draw a precise map. When the trees gathered together, they gave off the feeling of a mountain or hill.
“I will go out tomorrow for an active scout.”
In-gong spoke casually, and Felicia’s eyes narrowed.
“The forest?”
“The forest.”
He didn’t intend to just search from afar. Instead, he intended to execute an active form of scouting which attacked any enemies who were seen.
However, there were currently no barbarians in the forest because they were confronting Anastasia. The question was whether it was even necessary to do a general scouting, let alone an active scouting.
Nevertheless, the words ‘active scouting’ had emerged from his mouth.
Anastasia, the one in charge of Curtis, had left Felicia and In-gong in charge of defense near this great forest. The reason why she had placed In-gong and Felicia in a place with no enemies was simple. If they didn’t meet any enemies, they couldn’t build up merits and would have to leave empty-handed.
In-gong wasn’t going to disobey Anastasia’s orders as she was in charge of Curtis. Even so, it didn’t mean he had to sit quietly. In-gong was free to carry out military activities for defensive purposes.
“Okay, is there any place you want to go?”
In-gong pointed to one side of the map in response to Felicia’s question.
“I will go this way. I’ve heard stories of an ancient ruin in the vicinity.”
Of course, the source was Knight Saga. This was an area that In-gong wanted to visit, so he was quite excited.
‘It is because I didn’t go to this place in Night Saga.’
It was a place he hadn’t been able to enter since the beginning of Knight Saga; it was impossible to go inside. There was no special reason for this. It was just a limitation of the game, like not being able to enter the sea in RPG games. However, the setting existed. There was a legend about an ancient ruin inside the forest.
It was one of the reasons why In-gong had accepted Anastasia’s command to move to the rear. Killing enemies wasn’t the only way to gain merits. If he found a ruin with something like the Thunder Light Anvil or contained great magic power, he would be able to obtain merits as well.
“Hoh, isn’t that interesting?”
Felicia’s eyes shone like lanterns after hearing about the possibility of an ancient ruin. In-gong smiled at her and said,
“Anastasia noona told us to stay on the periphery, so we should stay put. Isn’t that right?”
“Yes. It is a good idea.”
“The two of you look evil.”
Carack clicked his tongue as he watched In-gong and Felicia.
In-gong laughed.
“We will leave immediately after breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve told the giants in advance. Galang, who we met today, will guide the way. Several warrior giants will follow.”
“Okay, I think this will be a very informative mission. My heart’s already pounding despite the risk.”
In-gong made a questioning sound at Felicia’s words.
“The risk?”
“I am with Shutra.”
Felicia winked at In-gong, who frowned, while Carack just laughed.
Some time passed by again. After chatting for a bit, Felicia got up from her seat. It was time to go to bed.
“Sleep well, my dream. Silvan liked this farewell the most.”
If Silvan was here, he would’ve said that. In-gong nodded.
“Good night to you as well.”
Felicia turned and left the room. In-gong’s gaze lingered at the spot where she had made her exit, then he opened his inventory and looked at the Lucia Dream Pillow.
“Prince, what is that look in your eyes?”
“What are you talking about? I am thrilled because I am thinking of tomorrow’s adventure.”
Carack asked with narrowed eyes, and In-gong closed his inventory quickly. Green Wind whispered in In-gong’s ears,
‘Master, please dream about me.’
“Oh, the flames are soaring up again.”
In-gong felt like he was suffering. Rather than refuting, In-gong headed to bed.
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“This is a scam.”