Chapter 12 The Lingering Shadow (2/2)
”Your injury is almost healed. If nothing bad happens, you will be fully recovered in about five to six days.”
”Thank you.”
Rhode nodded his head a little, showing his gratitude, then he bowed his head to look at his own system information.
His HP gradually turned green. If he were to lie still for a few days, he would be fully recovered. But there were still a lot of things he needed to do.
What should I do first?
Rhode frowned and fell deep into thought…
Meanwhile, the location where the floating ship had crashed, two shadows could be seen slowly walking into the forest.
”Is that the ship?”
The first man asked coldly. He was donned in full white, with a beautifully streamlined armor. There was a glittering gold pattern carved above it. If Rhode was here, he would be able to recognize the symbol on it. It was the emblem of the Border Defence Force from the Country of Light.
The other man behind was wrapped in a black cloak all over his body. His appearance could not be seen. Facing the man's inquiry, he could only nod.
”They killed my messenger.”
The hoarse voice echoed through the forest night, giving a very cold feeling.
”To be killed by such a group of dirty and incapable mercenaries, it seems like your pet really is incompetent.”
”Isn't this also because of you?!”
The black-cloaked man's suddenly shouted.
”If you gave me higher leveled creatures such as Commander level... or a Master level lords, I will not use these low-level creatures!”
”What a joke, Commander level?”
The man snorted coldly.
”Who do you think we are? We are only responsible for providing resources. If we do everything ourselves, why should we even need you?”
Then the man paused and reduced his tone.
”How long will it take to recoup the losses?”
”At least half a month. Do you think it's easy to find a Wind Serpent that can be manipulated?”
”Ten days, we will double the reward.”
Noticing that the other party was apparently dissatisfied, his face darkened. He reached his hand and took out a purse, then threw it over.
The purse fell to the ground, and a sound of gold could be heard. The black-cloaked man lowered his body, stretched out his hand, and opened the purse, then immediately closed it.
”Well, ten days. It is a deal.”
”I hope you understand that this matter cannot be known by others.”
”Of course I understand... Right, judging by the situation of the ship, it seems that three mice have run away. Do you want me to help to clean them up?”
”No need.”
The man waved his hand.
”I have my own way.”
Hearing his answer, the black-cloaked man coldly laughed.
”Well, then I'll see what you have.”
A thick fog appeared and wrapped around the black-cloaked man. After that, he disappeared. Looking at this, the other man's face revealed a trace of disgust.
”That greedy undead! One day, even your bones will turn into ash!”
After snorting once more, the man turned around. With a thoughtful look, he swept around the surrounding forest. He put one of his hand on the hilt and another one on his mouth and blew a loud whistle.
Soon, a Griffin hovered down from the sky and landed on the ground. At the same time, three silhouettes from the depths of the forest quietly surfaced. The man looked at them, but soon turned his body around to mount the Griffin.
”Go look for the other three mice and kill them.”
He ordered in an indifferent tone.