An Important Villain

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"Do you know anyone there?"

The Phoenix asked as it saw Ian heading towards the tribal village. He had his presence hidden but that was all. He wasn't sneaking around or hiding behind anything.

As long as one had good eyesight, they'd be able to easily see Ian. Leading the phoenix to wonder if he was doing it on purpose, if so, whether Ian already knew anyone from the tribe.

"Mm.. I guess?"

It was an ambiguous answer. He didn't care to elaborate either. Because, truely, Ian himself couldn't explain it if asked.

He knew them from reading a novel. But to be able to recognise them at first glace just because he read about them in a novel, it seemed unbelievable even to Ian himself. He felt weird.

Ian was almost within the ranges where the villagers would be able to spot him when he finally stopped. A smile appeared automatically on his lips as he felt the sharp killing aura coming from behind him.

The sharply pointed blade touched the back of his neck, threating to thrust in the moment