Chapter 196 (1/2)
Two days later, Dorias entered the Ferde Wilderness together with Link and Celine
After running through the area for around ten minutes, Dorias could not help but comment, ”Link, is this truly your territory? This is the most barren land I've seen in my entire 400 years in Firuman You cannot even find a proper place to take a dump in this place”
Celine also frowned at the sight of this territory as she said, ”This is a lot worse than what I've iined”
Along the way, Link had warned the both of them that the territory was extreically on what to expect Celine and Dorias originally thought that it was nor much of it However, it was still difficult for them to accept it the moment they saw the Ferde Wilderness' true form
This was more than just barren The whole area was sieable no old coins one invested
Although Link was ambitious and already had a detailed plan in his mind, it was undeniable that the current situation was unsatisfactory He siet better This is just temporary”
As those optie It was only a few gusts of wind at the start, but ten , and one could distinctly feel the raindrops splattering onto their bodies It did not take long for the weather to cohtning What a way to welcouests into the area
”No wonder you wanted to change the clie in weather Dorias immediately activated his wind elemental shi+eld and protected them from the rainwater and the hailstones However, an ordinary person would be powerless in the face of such weather It would not be possible to grow crops or house farmers in this area
As Dorias carefully trod through the mud, he asked, ”Youo to the Girvent Forest and hide to the end of my life”
Dorias felt that this place was extreer to call home His lifespan would be shortened by 100 years
”We had a deal Are you going to go back on your words? What about the pride of the Wind Tiger clan?” Link rebutted
Dorias roared in despair and continued forward helplessly He felt as though he had been deceived He was unable to go back on his words as he had to protect the legacy of the Wind Tiger clan Furtherers as companions
The Scorched Ridge appeared in sight after half a day
Although there were no Magicians in the Scorched Ridge, Link was not about to take any chances Before they entered the camp, Link handed an intricate pendant over to Celine
”This is an aura concealing pendant It can also double up as a die pendant if you'd like”
This was a pendant Link crafted in the carriage while he was heading south Although it was a rushed work, Link still ensured it was delicate and aesthetically pleasing so that it would not trigger his Obsessive Compulsion Disorder
The pendant was created from Khorium and shone with a lavender hue There was a hint of thoriuave it speckles of silver h-quality Dokun stone to create the die function in the pendant The stone was milky white in color and was polished al it crystal clear and smooth
Celine loved the pendant at first sight However, she did not take it frohtly and spoke with her back facing Link, ”Put it on for me”
Link sently put the pendant around Celine's slender neck Froht under Celine's blouse
Link was suddenly flustered and ied the subject, ”Dorias, do not lose your teet to the caht cause panic ast the people”
”Alright Just don't forget what you promised”
Link then turned to Celine and said, ”Do not showcase your powers as well Just stay secretive”
”Then ill be my identity?” Celine looked at Link expectantly as she asked
This question was tough Link thought for a ht back froood friend That's all”
He wanted to make their relationshi+p sound more intimate, but at the same time, he was afraid that Celine would be unhappy It would also not be right to ers Hence, friends would be the most valid term
Celine sireed; it was impossible to tell from her expression what she felt about this identity
It had e However, the weather in this period had been disastrous From afar, Link could already see potholes and planks of wood being blown off the rooftop by the strong gale There would occasionally be a figure that would appear only for a few seconds, only to rush to the next shelter they could find
It was i for the harbor in this weather Link was also sure that all the other develop in their ho in a state of boredom
This is not looking good The climate problem has to be resolved as fast as possible! Link felt that it was a pressing probleress of his territory development
When Dorias reached within a 150 feet radius of the castle walls, Link could hear the blaring sounds of the alert siren echoing through the Ferde Continent It seeilant despite the bad weather
Ashelter in the corner of the castle wall rushed out into the storm Ten seconds later, Jacker also appeared on the castle wall in full battle armor
Link was extremely satisfied with this reaction speed
At that iant tiger He wiped his face drenched in rainwater and raised his hand to signal the archers on guard, ”It is the lord, put down your weapons!”
Upon knowing that it was Link, the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated
The pressure coiant beastthat their lord was sitting comfortably on its back, there should be no complications In their eyes, the lord could acco on the back of a giant tiger with a beautiful lady by his side, there was nothing to be surprised about
As Link entered the Scorched Ridge, Celine and he dismounted fro in the storm to welcome him
Link waved his hand and said, ”Don't just stand outside Let's talk in the house”
He then spoke to a mercenary captain, ”Find so shed within an hour for Dorias over here This is an urgent arrangely”