Chapter 291 - A Familiar Presence (1/2)

Chapter 291: A Familiar Presence

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In fact, the sound of the footsteps was extremely soft. If not for Nana’s warning, Link would have overlooked this sound.

Tap. Tap.

The footsteps were getting closer. It was moving at a regular pace, and around three minutes later, a black figure appeared outside of the cave.

This black figure was around 5’7” and was of a normal build. He was agile, though it could be seen that he had not undergone any special training.

There was a huge pile of rocks in front of the cave. There were even many irritating vines in the cracks between these rocks. It was a difficult path to maneuver in. This person jumped from one stone to another carefully.

In this process, his body seemed extremely light, as though he could summon the wind upon leaping with little force. Link could also feel a subtle wave of magic energy. This made Link realize that this was a Magician who had used a levitation spell.

At that moment, Felina also woke up. She sat up carefully and after a moment of observation, whispered, “That is strange. This is a human race Magician. Why would he appear here?”

The Golden Plains was the territory of the Beastman. They were not known for their friendliness to humans. Except for a few businessmen who had connections with them over the past generations, they had trouble trusting other humans.

Furthermore, the Colorado Mountain Range was either filled with barren land or dangerous forests. Visitors to this area were few and in between. Even the Beastman themselves would not wish to travel to this desolate land. The appearance of a human race Magician was thus baffling.

“He is coming over. We can take this chance to interrogate him,” Link said. “Nana, pin him down after he comes in.”

Nana nodded and prepared herself.

The figure was getting closer. As this figure walked, he muttered, “Dumb Beastman, do you really think you can catch me with your idiotic minds? Hmph.”

“I will really be rich this time. Hehe, the treasure of the elves, how exciting.”

“We are going to be rich, aren’t we, little guy.”

Tch! It was the squeal of a little rodent.

As he got closer, Link saw the small animal clearly. It looked almost like a squirrel. It was lying on the shoulders of this black figure, clawing his hair with its little paws while holding an acorn in the other. It seemed extremely focused on its task.

“Heh, it is a cave. Seems like a perfect place to rest.”

This black figure leaped with more force. Using the help of his levitation spell, he got onto the 12-foot- tall cave with ease. The moment he stabilized himself, he saw a figure charging straight towards him. A dagger was then placed at the side of his neck even before he could react. The black figure immediately lifted his hands. The little animal on his shoulders squealed in shock before burrowing into his clothes.

“Misunderstanding! It is a misunderstanding! I didn’t know that there were people here. I will leave now. Is that okay?” The black figure sounded depressed.

He was just being proud of himself for escaping the pursuits of the Beastman. The next moment, he had landed himself in danger again. After all, could a person hiding in a cave of such a desolate land be kind?

It might be his end this time around.

Link then released an illumination spell and lit up the entire cave. Strangely, when the illumination spell appeared, a layer of transparent veil could be seen at the entrance of the cave.

This was a spatial distortion veil. It could reflect the light from the illumination spell back into the cave. Anyone viewing the cave from outside would not see any peculiarities within.

Link could see the features of this figure clearly. He was instantly surprised by the sight and said, “Morrigan? King of Adventures, Morrigan?”

The person in front of him had blue hair and a strong physique. He had a weathered face that showed the vicissitudes of his life. Link saw him during his time at the Blue Hermit Inn. Morrigan left the moment he saw Eleanor, claiming that she was dangerous.

His sensitivity to danger impressed Link at that point in time.

Morrigan was slightly confused. He glanced between Link, Felina, and Nana with a puzzled expression.

The three of them were weird.

One of them was a black-eyed Magician. His pair of eyes seemed to be all-seeing, piercing into the very depths of his heart. He was wearing a robe enveloped in a permanent crimson hue. It was definitely a high-quality robe. The spell that he used previously was peculiar as well. As a Magician himself, Morrigan actually had no idea what type of spell that was.

There was also a pure and lovely young lady. She looks ordinary enough, though she possessed incredible strength. There was also a crimson-haired woman with a voluptuous figure and immense presence. She was actually a lot taller than him and had broader shoulders as well. She also emitted a terrifying aura.

It was indeed peculiar to see such a strange mix of people in a desolate land at midnight.