ushernet Chapter 169: Ryo’s disciples
Chapter 169: Ryo’s disciples
Chapter 169: Ryo’s disciples
Eastern region of the Kingdom of Knightley. Four days to the border town of Red Post.
Along the way, the expeditionary force that departed from the City of Rune was joined by those that marched from other southern cities.
“It’s quite a spectacle.”
Abel, who moved up next to Ryo, commented as he stared at the ‘wagon line’ behind Ryo.
“What is it, Abel? Even if you come here, I won’t give you food, you know? Because Hugh told me time and time again to only give out food for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals.”
“When did I unknowingly turn into some starved adventurer ...”
“Even if you try to steal the food after distracting me, I set up a trap that freezes the culprit instantly. Don’t think of stealing anything.”
“Why did you set up such a terrifying trap ...”
Abel looked at the wagon line with a renewed look, perhaps afraid of the trap.
Of course, there was no such trap.
Not long ago, when Hugh, Abel and the other leaders were having a meeting, a scoundrel touched the wagon.
Since Ryo’s wagons were completely sealed, it was naturally impossible for others to open them, but it was a good opportunity so he froze him as a warning to others.
The facial expressions of the fellows who seemed to be friends of that person also froze at the same time ... which Ryo found entertaining.
After that, it was unavoidable that rumors spread among the expeditionary forces that you would freeze if you touch the wagon.
“Hey, Ryo.”
“What? Money again?”
“No, I’ve never asked you for money! Wait, didn’t we have this conversation before?”
“I can’t help but to reuse the same jokes over and over again ... it’s hard to make up new routines.”
“What are you even talking about ...”
Abel had a very exhausted look.
However, he was curious about something so he took a breath to calm down and asked Ryo.
“On top of the wagon ... isn’t there a lot of people seated?”
“Good job in noticing that. I believe those who are easily tired are sitting there. Don’t you see the ice staircase there to make it easier to get on and off?”
The appearances of the wagons were also slightly different from when they left the City of Rune.
Although it was a little steep, there were ice staircases that allowed people to climb onto the wagons from the outside.
“There are many Magician-like folks after all. The vanguards have the physical stamina but the rearguard ...”
Abel commented as he looked at the top of the wagon line.
“Well, it can’t be helped. By the way, the first person who asked to get on top was ...”
“No way ... our ...”
“Yeap, it was Rin.”
“Oh......”
“Next was Rihya.”
“Ohh ...”
“Finally, Warren.”
“Ahhh ... no, that’s a lie! Warren would never ask for that.”
“As expected of a party leader. You know your members well.”
“Oi......”
Abel now had an even more exhausted look than before.
“Ever since we entered the eastern region ... there are so many.”
Abel commented as he looked at the people passing by.
“Are you serious......”
Children in their teens capable of producing very hard ice walls ... frightening.
Abel secretly trembled a little, imagining the future.
“Oops......”
Suddenly Ryo muttered.
“What happened?”
“I should have also taught them
“No, please don’t.”
“Now, isn’t there no longer any reason for Ryo to go to the Inbury Duchy?”
Originally, Ryo was trying to verify the safety of his disciples.
It turned out that they met before crossing the border and were safeguarded in their country, so he no longer had to go to the dangerous battlefield.
“Well, that’s right. But as long as I’m hired as the luggage carrier, I’ll ensure the delivery of the food, weapons, potions, and other supplies on the wagons. I forced Hugh to let me join the expeditionary force after all.”
Ryo possessed a strong sense of duty in that aspect.
Or was it natural because it was a contract?
“Well if I change the setting of the wagons from ‘follow me’ to ‘follow Abel’, I don’t necessarily have to go.”
“Yeap, don’t do that.”
Ryo was such a guy.
Since parting from the evacuating children, the number of refugees from the Inbury region visibly decreased.
“I think it’s because the Union was said to have closed the border.”
“Probably. The Ferro River marks the border between the Kingdom and the Duchy. A few bridges span across that river between the two countries.”
“Now that you mention it, that’s true ...”
Ryo had also crossed the border.
“Ryo, did you forget to withdraw money when you went to the Inbury Duchy?”
“Yeah ... that’s a sad memory. It’s a shame that it caused the destruction of the assassin’s village.”
Ryo shook his head, saying so.
“Assassin’s Village ... was there such a thing ...”
“But this time I’ve already withdrawn the money! I’ve grown too. The assassin’s village was in the eastern part of the Kingdom.”
“Hey, what do you mean by the eastern part!”
Abel responded violently to what Ryo added at the end.
It may be natural for him to be surprised that there was an assassin’s village in his country.
“You don’t have to react so violently. They also had to live, so it can’t be helped.”
“No, that’s not the issue ...”
“Or are you pretending to be the King’s second son again? Abel is already an adult, so you’re no longer the age to play pretend prince.”
Ryo deliberately sighed deeply and shrugged his shoulders.
His actions irritated Abel.
While having such idle conversations, the expeditionary force arrived at the eastern border city of Red Post.
They arrived but ...
“People are overflowing out of the city ...”
The Red Post had become a refugee city.