Chapter 716 - The Hunt (1/2)

Chapter 716: The Hunt

“Greetings, Sir Bayer.”

Bayer subconsciously took a step back as soon as he met Agatha. Even though they had heard her self-introduction, they didn’t see such creatures before. Although Agatha appeared harmless, humans were still vigilant against the unknown.

Bayer held his sword hilt before returning to his senses. A blush of embarrassment smeared across his face and he awkwardly lowered his arm.

“Is anything the matter?”

“This was what happened,” Agatha said.

She looked at the guest with azure eyes that resembled emotionless gems. It seemed that she wasn’t mindful about his reactions, or perhaps she didn’t care. She stood quietly while her hair swayed, twisted, and hung down.

“Master is about to head out for a hunt. He hopes that everyone can join him if they’re interested.”

“A hunt?”

Bayer stared blankly. He couldn’t figure out what was going on in the young overlord’s mind. Hunting was indeed an entertainment for the nobles. But he would need to read the occasion too. Not to mention, hunting was usually done after lunch. They had just arrived at this place and didn’t catch their breaths yet. It was rather rude to invite them so hastily, wasn’t it? On the other hand, the Undead Army was lurking by the border and he still had the mood to hunt?

Although Bayer cursed inwardly, it was equally rude of him if he refused the owner’s kind invitation. As a result, he nodded in agreement. On the other hand, Frederick was eager to give it a try. It seemed that he had had enough from the boring journey.

But they realized something strange after they arrived at the entrance. Bayer didn’t find any the young man’s subordinates who were always around his side. Instead, apart from Rhode, Marlene, Lize, and Gillian, there were only five mercenaries. There was also a sleepy-looking young lady in her twenties. She wore a set of thick, long robes that restricted her movements and held a heavy book in her hands.

They’re going hunting in those outfits?

Bayer raised his doubts and even Frederick and Serena were equally curious. They recalled that nobles brought a large group of members for their hunts, but Rhode didn’t arrange for that. Besides… who is that young lady?

“Greetings, Sir Bayer. I know you and your men are exhausted from the long journey. Please pardon me for inviting everyone over.”

Rhode nodded to Bayer who rode over on his warhorse. The latter accepted his sincerity and he knew that there must be a reason behind this. On the other hand, Frederick peered out and gazed curiously at Rhode.

“Sir Overlord, what is gonna be our prey?”

“Nothing.”

Rhode shrugged and answered vaguely.

“A bunch of walking skeleton, that’s all.”

“Huh?!”

The group was flabbergasted. At this moment, Bayer’s relaxed expression became solemn.

“Sir Overlord, what you meant was… the Undead Creatures have attacked?”

“They sent out some scouts. It seems that our alliance has attracted the attention of those creatures lurking in the darkness.”

Rhode gestured.