Chapter 17: Boat People (2) (1/2)
Chapter 17: Boat People (2)
It was hard to see through the heavy downpour in the dark However, Chi-Woo could tell that there were about seven or eight people surrounding hi a dark robe with their hoods pressed down to conceal their faces After aRu Hiana spoke
“Are you guys the new heroes who came this time?” The person had a low, husky voice “Since the uess you’re from the seventh recruitment” It seemed the person knew their identities
“Who are you?” the long-headed ht then How lucky I found four at once” The woman sounded quite relieved
“Can we take your refusal to tell us your identities to mean that you are our enemies?”
“Aren’t you quite the i ripples of chuckles frouard captain of a group of wanderers who had either lost or were chased away fro introduction?”
“You’re an original inhabitant of Liber?” The long-headed man cast his doubts “You know of our existences despite that Does it mean you’ve also met the previous recruituess there’s no way a great hero would be a half-wit” The robed figure’s voice had a hint of mockery
“What happened to the previous recruit story or a short story depending on how you think of it,” the captain answered After a pause, the captain lifted one shoulder and said, “If you want to hear uys? Where to?” the other hero, who had been listening quietly, asked “Why are you asking us to follow?”
“Our group’s seer wants to roup leader She’s the one who makes decisions for our activities It’s thanks to her that we got to ht” The captain continued, “She told us that a group of heroes froh place, so we should secure the safety of at least oneout her co the orders, and they should carry the rest of the conversation with the seer Then the captain added, “I know you all are wondering about ht now, but as someone who knows the situation here better than you, I advise you all to prioritize leaving this place as fast as possible”
The hero Chi-Woo didn’t know said with annoyance, “My gosh We can’t just trust these people and follow them, can we?”
“Then you’re welcome to stay behind,” the captain said assuredly in response to the hero’s gru
“What?”
“I won’t pressure you I don’t want to drag someone who is so suspicious of us by force, either” The captain’s voice was resolute and without anger It aliven up on changing theeneral idea of who you are and why you have coht those who have come to our aid At the saure, either”
Then the captain said ly, “Since you four are probably not the only ones who have come to this place, I hope you willto trust and follow us, or are you staying behind? We can’t wait for long” It seemed that the captain would look for other heroes instead if they refused to follow hi?” Chi-Woo, who had been listening patiently, spoke up He turned to Ru Hiana and asked, “Why did you do that to her?”
“Hm…I suppose I should explain that clearly” The captain spoke in a surprisingly relaxed voice “I know this is a bad look, but it couldn’t be helped I’et us all killed”
“What do you uy yet?”
The hero asn’t the long-headedabout
“It’s the sa roa around this place Since we’re not near their nest, and the noises we h, ere able to find you all If it hadn’t rained, ouldn’t have coardless of what the seer said”
‘A really dangerous being…are they talking about that?’ Chi-Woo recalled what had happened right after he landed on this planet and shuddered Then he announced, “Let’s follow them”
“Good It’s not a fancy place, but it would at least let you escape the rain,” the captain said, satisfied Then she turned to the other two “What about you?”
“I will also go,” the long-headedChi-Woo
“…You too?” the other hero said, clearly displeased about the situation
“That leaves you What are you going to do?” the captain asked “Again, on’t take you by force We may also leave this woman behind if you wish, but you must only release her after we leave the area”
The hero closed his ue, he raised both hands and said, “Suess I have no choice”
“That’s decided then As for this wolanced at her Eyes blood-shot, Ru Hiana tried to speak under her binds
“Please bring her with us,” the long-headed ardless of her situation, she’s our cooal I know you’re reluctant, but we can’t leave her like this”
“We can’t have herto”
“I will try talking to her”
“Hm…Fine But I will keep her in this state until we arrive there,” the captain said and turned around
The rain poured doith no sign of stopping Chi-Woo’s clothes were soaked to his underwear, but he hoped the rain would pour down harder This was because the captain had told hi their chance of survival by at least a bit Besides that, the destination was further than he expected He was sure that quite so
‘Urgh, ouch’ He had been walking so
“We have arrived,” finally, the captain announced A light appeared froht sky They had arrived at the wanderers’ campsite However, Chi-Woo was shocked when he saw the place He had expected their cae, but there were only about six or seven tents He wasn’t expecting soe site; however, the cahtly surprised The other hero didn’t even hide his astonishment
“Seeuests’ standards Considering the situation, we can’t offer you much, but you all would at least be able to escape the rain” The captain chuckled after seeing the heroes’ reactions As they approached the cauards hurriedly rushed toward them
“You’ve come back, ma’am”
“Yeah, as you can clearly see Who told you that you could leave your post?”