223 Preparations (1/2)
Although Kaka had quite a few shortcomings, like looking down on ordinary people and such…
To Roland, he was still a pretty good friend.
”Can you tell me what you know about what happened?”
A little over ten days ago, Kaka had looked like he was confident in his victory, and the worst that could have happened then would have been nothing more than exile to a remote territory. Then, in the blink of an eye, he was hanged and burned at the stake?
The postman cleared his throat and said, ”I'm not sure of the details. I was only there for a day, but I heard that the Bards lost a lot of their interests and gave up Kaka, and that's what saved them.”
Roland's fists unclenched slowly and his expression gradually returned to normal.
”Is there any other news worth mentioning?”
”I got an epic-level quest.” The postman thought it didn't seem appropriate to talk about it now, but after some thought, he said slowly, ”It's about Kaka, do you want me to share it with you?”
Roland waved his hand. ”I received it too, it's called Kaka's Revenge right?”
The postman nodded. ”It seems that we can receive this quest whenever we come into contact with Kaka's letter. Almighty Roland, will you complete this quest? If you will, will you take me with you?”
Roland looked at the opposite party, his expression a little strange.
It took a while before he slowly said, ”No problem.”
”This is the first time I've received a real quest instead of a letter delivery quest.” The postman laughed and said rather apologetically, ”Besides, it's also an epic-level quest, and I'd like to get some experience and equipment anyway. I've been wearing this outfit for half a year.”
The postman did indeed look travel-worn and in dire straits, probably due to the fact that he was running through the wilds almost every day.
Roland laughed lightly and didn't say anything.
Seeing Roland in this state, the postman got up and said, ”I'll stay at an inn in this town, and if you're leaving, remember to call me.”
Roland nodded in agreement.
When the postman left, it was quiet again in the study.
Roland stood quietly at the window, lost in thought. The setting sun outside the window was blood red, just like Roland's mood at this moment.
During dinner, Roland said to Vivian, ”I'm going to go to the capital again.”
”Going again?” Vivian, who was eating the cake, was a bit surprised. ”Why, you've only been back here less than half a month.”
”Kaka's dead.”
Vivian was stunned for a while before saying, ”That's so sudden.”
”I have to find out what's going on.”
”The Bard family is considered a great noble family in the capital, and even they couldn't protect Little Bard, so it wouldn't make much sense for you to go.”
”Just because you can't die doesn't mean you won't get hurt.” Vivian looked seriously at Roland. ”The capital is different from our city of Delpon—the professionals there are stronger and more numerous. You have to be careful yourself.”
Roland was a little surprised. ”I thought you were trying to stop me.”
”I know I can't stop you.” Vivian shook her head and said, ”Take White Amber with you this time. The magic pet is one half of a Mage, it can do a lot for you if it's around.”
Roland shook his head. ”No, White Amber stays in the Magic Tower. Otherwise I'll be worried.”
”Fine.” Vivian sighed, feeling a bit depressed.
She thought Roland would be able to stay at the Magic Tower for a long while this time. She had worked up the courage to be more proactive, and then this happened.
”When do you leave?”
Roland thought about it and said, ”There's no hurry. I guess I'll have to leave in ten days.”