After they said goodbye to the other Band of de Sun members, the journey to Hollowfield village began. Kain, Eran, and Taneaya spurred their horses to leave the camp.
The route of their journey was through a dense, lush forest, then through the border between kingdoms separated by a river. After a day of entering the dark and winding forest, they finally arrived at the bank of the Tossing Rill River. They quickly set up a small campfire, which became a source of light and warmth in the middle of the cold night. That night, the atmosphere on the banks of the Tossing Rill River was calm. All the team members sat around the campfire, enjoying the warmth and comfort it provided.Eran, Kain, and Taneaya could be seen gathering and chatting there. Kain, with a big smile on his face, taunted Taneaya with his trademark joke. "You two are always fighting, it's like you can't live without arguing."Taneaya snorted, returning Kain's joke with a haughty attitude. "Eran is a masterAfter a while, Taneaya felt too tired to stay in the crowd at the tavern. She felt she needed time to reflect and absorb her mixed feelings. Saying goodbye to Eran and Kain, Taneaya returned to her inn to rest.After Taneaya left them. Kain looked at the door where Taneaya had left with a worried expression on his face. He knew that Taneaya must have been devastated by what the people in the ink tavern were saying. Kain decided to give Eran time to reflect on it himself, so he ordered more drinks for the two of them."Eran, I'm worried about Taneaya," Kain said in a worried tone."Eh? What are you worried about?" asked Eran, taking a sip of his ale."You know how she feels about her family responsibilities, Heirs of de Wind. Hearing people's hatred for the kingdom must hurt him," Kain explained, looking concerned."Eh? de Wind? Family?" Eran did not understand Kain's words."Heh...You don't know who Taneaya is?" Kain asked with a surprised expression."I
They took turns using the glass to drink, I don't know how many times this had happened, and I could see Taneaya's face turning red from being drunk.Her face turned gloomy again.Eran tried to distract Taneaya from her sadness. He teased her by saying, "You know, Taneaya, I always thought crown princesses shouldn't cry."Taneaya smiled weakly, "Ah, that's just an old stereotype. I'm not a fairy tale crown princess, I'm an ordinary human with feelings."Eran patted her shoulder gently, "That's right. And there's nothing wrong with crying. Sometimes, it's how we express our feelings."Taneaya nodded, her tears starting to flow again. Then she clung to her knees for a moment.Eran leaned against the wall below the window, giving her support. "I know this is hard for you, Taneaya. But you are not alone. I've never in my life tried to comfort someone sad or crying, I'm confused, but I've often heard, that if you're sad you just need someone to
After the unsettling incident that unfolded the previous night, Eran found himself unable to attain a peaceful slumber, besieged by a disconcerting sensation that relentlessly gnawed at his thoughts. Notwithstanding this discomfort, his heart continued its frenzied rhythm, besieged by a relentless sense of vexation that surged through his consciousness like a bolt of lightning. In a contemplative soliloquy, he wondered aloud, "Could Taneaya be so inebriated that she remains oblivious to the events that transpired last night?" Such introspection was accompanied by a profound sense of gratitude that Taneaya appeared blissfully unaware of the nocturnal escapades, yet an overarching disquietude persisted within him.On the morrow, as the trio readied themselves for the continuation of their journey towards Hollowfield Village, Eran made a valiant effort to maintain an appearance of normalcy in Taneaya's presence, despite the palpable tension that hung in the air. While perched atop
As they stealthily navigated their way through the village beneath the shroud of the night, their movements were marked by a remarkable silence. Guided by Kain's seasoned leadership, they skillfully pinpointed the covert whereabouts of the cult's clandestine headquarters, meticulously concealed amidst the dense foliage of trees and the rugged embrace of coastal cliffs.A short while later, amidst the heart of the sylvan expanse adjacent to the village, they stumbled upon an inconspicuous cave, their collective intuition resonating with the conviction that this was indeed the elusive sanctuary they sought. With a keen sense of vigilance, both Kain and Eran strategically concealed themselves amidst the looming sentinels of the arboreal realm.Their keen eyes discerned a contingent of sentinels stationed outside the cave's entrance, their imposing presence indicative of the ominous aura that enveloped the place."Enough for now, Eran," Kain quietly asserted, the tone of his voice resonat
With utmost caution, they advanced towards the hidden lair of the subterranean cult. Their footfalls, gentle as whispers, betrayed no hint of their presence as they glided past the vigilant sentinels stationed along the periphery.Halting momentarily amidst the concealing embrace of the dense foliage, they observed five guards stationed at the entrance to the cavern. Kain surreptitiously signaled Eran to lead the way, and he proceeded with the stealth of a shadow, his movements soundless as he traversed the grassy terrain. Upon nearing their adversaries, Eran sprang forth with celerity, vanishing into obscurity with nary a sound.Without delay, Eran beat the five guards, swiftly and undetected. Then the three of them moved their bodies in the grass, ensuring that their presence remained imperceptible to any prying eyes.They infiltrated the cave's entrance, resembling a colossal maw in the rocky visage, and embarked upon a descent into the abyssal, lightless passage. The
Taneaya was shocked when she heard the boom, she turned her head to see the source of the sound. Gyro was standing with his mace that he had just smashed into the metal cell."Well...well...it looks like I'm disturbing your activities," Gyro said, walking over to Taneaya."You guys run out of this place, there are no guards so you can run safely," Taneaya said to the group of girls she freed."Thank you, ma'am," said one of the girls, then they ran away from her."You're very beautiful miss, you're the best of the bunch of girls I've ever seen, come here you will be satisfied every day," said Gyro when he was in front of Taneaya.Taneaya looked furious, she glanced at the front right side, there were two more girls still in prison."How about it pretty lady, do you accept my offer," Gyro said while sticking out his tongue."You old pervert!" shouted Taneaya as she darted towards Gyro.Taneaya attacked relentlessly with her two swords left and right. G
A deadly battle between Kain, Eran, and Barpus, the bandit leader who was an expert in using long chain weapons with sharp blades at the end. Eran, Kain, and Barpus were facing each other in the center of a silent cave hall filled with the scent of blood.Eran stared into the cold eyes of the bandit leader, he could feel the evil energy emanating from the deadly weapon. "The weapon is very disturbing," he muttered, then glanced at Kain who was standing tall next to him."That's why I've been dodging," Kain replied firmly, holding his hammer tightly. He knew that this battle would be a difficult test for both of them.The bars laughed coldly, "You're just a bunch of confident mercenaries. You'll both die along with this village!" he said as he swung his long chain weapon deftly.Eran and Kain moved, coordinating with each other to attack the bandit leader from all directions. However, Barpus skillfully dodged each of their attacks, and his weapon spun quickly to form
With a face full of rage he threw his long chains at Kain, trying to trap him. However, Cain quickly raised his two hammers and blocked the chains perfectly. The two hammers emitted sparks as they collided with Barpus' long chains.Taneaya, seeing an opportunity to attack, rushed forward quickly toward Barpus. She arched her sword with lightning speed, trying to cut through Barpus' long chains. However, the agile Barpus managed to dodge in the blink of an eye and turned quickly to face Taneaya.Eran began to launch his attacks, trying to see through Barpus' small openings. Each move was quick and deadly, but it was difficult as the puffer man kept moving nimbly and dodged Eran's attacks nimbly.Kain, during this battle, felt the pressure increasing, his wounds aching again. Barpus' long chains continued to spin at high speed, creating a dangerous stretch that was difficult to dodge.Taneaya tried to keep her distance from Barpus. She knew that she