Chapter 102 - Hunting With The Barbarians (2) (1/2)

Predatory Marriage — Chapter 102. Hunting With The Barbarians (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Leah realized that Ishakan was walking calmly toward her, somehow looking more imposing than usual. He wore hunting clothes, and it was strange to see him carrying a quiver and a sword at his waist, but they suited him well.

Behind him came the Kurkans he had chosen to accompany him on the hunt. There were five in all, including Haban and Genin, but there was one in particular that she had never seen before. A male Kurkan with long hair tied back, brushing his waist, and a tattoo on his skin that extended from the edge of his eye to his cheek. His eyes were long and thin, and his lips curved slightly in a smile.

Before Ishakan reached Leah, another figure appeared to greet him. Blain had been checking his horse, but moved to intercept, and the two men stared silently at each other for a moment. Blain was the first to speak.

“Thank you for agreeing to hunt with us today, sir,” he said.

Cerdina stepped out of a tent, dressed in a simple and comfortable dress very similar to Leah’s. She looked around with sleepy eyes, but composed herself gracefully at the sight of Ishakan and approached the king.

“Long time no see,” she said. “How have you been?”

The Kurkans stared at her as if she were a particularly interesting creature, intimidating stares that didn’t make Cerdina hesitate in the least. She only smiled kindly, and Ishakan smiled back.

“Thanks to Estia’s hospitality, my stay has been very comfortable.”

Though the luncheon he had attended had been ruined, no one mentioned that. Everyone smiled and talked as if nothing had happened. In society, yesterday’s enemy could easily become a friend today. But no matter how often such situations occurred, it was always strange to witness them.

Leah was the last to approach. She had planned to greet him simply and turn away immediately, but she doubted Ishakan would allow it. As she approached, the Kurkans shifted their eyes to her, and Ishakan looked at her calmly, smiling.

“Princess.” Unconcerned as always with others around him, he spoke softly. “Would you like a particular animal? I’ll catch it for you.”

She was about to respond, but someone else spoke first.

“My sister will hunt for herself.” Blain grabbed her tightly by the wrist and pulled her back, putting her behind him. “You don’t have to do anything for her, sir.”