Chapter 108 - #107 Beginning of Trouble? (2/2)

”I know about you being naughty, not listening to your father. However, next time it would be better to just let two men have their talk alone. Anyway, I truly meant what I have said earlier, I know that you are a kind girl that didn't mean any harm and was only worried about her father.” I said with a smile while patting her head a few times before retracting my hand.

”I-Whaa~” A blush crept up her face while she had difficulty answering which was a quite amusing sight. It must be quite embarrassing hearing that her little eavesdropping didn't go unnoticed.

”Don't worry, I didn't say anything to your father. I will be leaving and you probably won't see me for some time so I will quickly explain who I am if you didn't catch it amidst my conversation with your father.” I reassured her with a teasing smile before I started explaining who I am and my position.

”I see, well, I already knew most of the things from your conversation but it's still more reassuring hearing it right from you. I want to thank you once again for saving me and even though you most likely did it because I am the daughter of the person you were looking for, I am still grateful.” She said politely while bowing down.

”Tch” I clicked my tongue seeing this and quickly performed karate chop to her bowed head.

”Ouch! What is it?” She instantly straightened herself and started rubbing the top of her head with a clueless expression.

”I saved you because you are a nice and kind girl and most importantly because you were already my friend at that time. So stop being so polite. The next time we see each other, I hope to see you improve your skills in using spear and others. I also recommend you to learn a few things about politics from your father, you might need it in the future.” I said while opening the door to the outside.

”I- thank you! Thank you for everything today! However...women usually don't enter politics so I doubt I will need it.” She stood in the middle of the doorway while shouting at me who was already outside in the snow.

”Trust me, you will need it, don't neglect it. You can learn it while resting from your practice. By the way, the lunch was incredible so don't neglect also your skills in cooking or you will grow rusty in that area. You will still need to satisfy your future husband's stomach” I said while walking away and waving my hand behind me.

”?! Don't be like my father!” *bang* She shouted at me with an embarrassed and upset voice before shutting the door with force.

Now...I should return to Oarburgh's hideout and inform Mera of my success. I will make them guard him which should be enough, I doubt that Honest will ever send the entire army after him if he will even send anyone but considering his personality, he will. He wants to have full control over the Empire without any obstacles.

I thought while walking towards the city's gate while pulling up the scarf over my mouth.

I have a feeling that the real war will erupt in a few months, maybe a year at most.

I looked up at the peacefully looking sky filled with snowflakes with narrowed eyes.

1 man and 2 cloaked figures were traveling through the dense forest, their destination was exactly Mount Hakuba.

”Mudi, you have said that we will have our revenge but why are we traveling to the location occupied by bandits?” One figure walking on the right side of a man named Mudi asked with an annoyed tone. It was obviously feminine voice and also it was more than visible under that cloak was hiding woman with a maybe too well-developed ċhėst.

”We will have our revenge, aren't we slaughtering Imperial Spies here and there? And it's not like you don't know about the situation on the Mount Hakuba. Those guys are only playing to be bandits while it is one of the major Revolutionary Army's camps. We need to keep slaughtering those spies to quell our rage and to also pinpoint the attention of those who are responsible for our suffering to the Mount Hakuba.” A man named Mudi replied, just judging from his clothes, it was apparent that he was one of the Gravekeepers from Putolu Tombs. He had 5 skulls attached to his loose clothing that was hanging over his shoulder.

”Hmph” The cloaked woman just released a dissatisfied snort.

”Mashiro-san, don't be like that. We will avenge your dead lover and my brethren. Both of our goals align with each other, do you think that I would abandon our main objective? However, we will need their help because there are only 3 of us, am I right?” Mudi replied with a forced smile before turning his attention to another cloaked figure walking right next to him who was silent the entire time.

”Yes, master” The figure replied with a voice almost devoid of any emotions but it was still apparent that it was a feminine voice. The most distinguishing thing about this woman was her metallic gauntlet on her right arm while her left arm was just fine.

”Making her call you master...you are really creepy” Mashiro said while glaring at Mudi with narrowed eyes and darkened face.

”Come on, don't give me that death-stare, let's just focus on slaughtering that Imperial filth while we will be slowly closing in on Mount Hakuba. It's not like I have ever done anything with her.” Mudi replied with a slightly awkward smile.

'After we are done with our revenge, I will also dispose of her. I would definitely not mind ra.ping her but she wouldn't actually mind that with that special parasite of mine inside her. It wouldn't be fun if she actually didn't suffer while at it.' Mudi thought while looking at the cloaked figure on his left side with cold eyes devoid of any mercy within them.

Thus, the group of 3 people continued their onslaught of massacring Imperial spies within random villages and towns, hoping to garner the Empire's attention.