Chapter 27: A Deadend Plan (2/2)

They would surely stand out among other Quasi-Defiers from a common background.

The adults soon left in a hurry, as if the things in the neighboring Ascot Ward were getting more serious.

Arion had never seen the usually cheery and casual adults like Yuro putting up grave expressions and leaving for a fight.

In fact, they were not obligated to fight since these retired experts had done enough during their prime and were supposed to nurture the next generation of Defiers instead of fighting.

However, just like Yuro said, if the threat in the Ascot Ward was not neutralized then, Fok Grove Ward might be the Dreadling's next target.

The youngsters saw the adults leaving and felt bored standing simply.

Cayden asked the others, ”Do you guys want to practice some moves in the Pleasant Meadow?”

The others nodded in an eager manner since no matter how many times they walked through that meadow; the fresh air one could bask in was very refreshing. That was their usual place to practice their fighting skills since their mental state would be at its best in such a serene place.

”Arion, you also come with us. It will take your mind away from unnecessary things,” Cayden said as he moved over to hold the handle of Arion's wheelchair.

Arion was about to refuse, but then he saw others encouraging him to come with their expressions and sighed. He also felt that he should have some fresh air and forget about the unfortunate event that he experienced today.

Who knows, maybe he might get some ideas while relaxing....or so he thought.

Cayden pushed Arion's wheelchair while the others chatted and followed behind him. Since the Fok Grove Ward was small, it only took them fifteen minutes of walking to reach the Pleasant Meadow, named as such due to how a person would feel as they took a stroll through this place.

They also picked their weapons on the way, with Cayden carrying a longsword behind his back, an axe each for the two brothers, bow and arrow for the serious looking Ina, daggers for the eldest girl Silvi and a spear with a sharp blade for the youngest girl Nena.

Cayden left Arion in a good spot and let him have some time to himself while he and the others separated a short distance away and began to practice on their own with some scarecrows-like figures as targets.

Arion was watching the setting sun as his mind went deep into his thoughts.

~Rrrbbb ~Rrbbbb

But suddenly, he came out of his reverie when he felt his wheelchair shaking along with the ground.

And as seconds passed, the shaking seemed to get more intense, and Arion's eyes narrowed with apprehension.

”What the hell is going on…” Arion mumbled as even his whole body began to shake along with his wheelchair.

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