syl_bee
Stories
52
Chapters
6,437
Words
13.5 M
Comments
3,133
Reading
46 d, 20 h
-
The village chief and officials hurriedly arranged a separate meeting to speak with the mercenary group. However, before they could even begin, Vireta spoke first. "I've secured the support of the Magic Tower." "R-Really...!" "Our mercenary group will also prioritize the village's safety as commissioned." "Thank you. Whatever compensation we can offer..." Boom. Vireta placed a gold medallion with a scorpion emblem on the table. It was the gold medallion that the village chief had sent instead of an…-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Standing before the entrance of the village surrounded by sturdy log walls, Sharti exchanged glances with Ren. 'It'll be fine.' To show that there was nothing to fear, Sharti stepped ahead of Ren. Looking up at the village entrance from the mountain where the fog had cleared, it appeared majestic, but Sharti walked forward without showing any sign of intimidation. Although she could feel watchful eyes, not a single person's shadow was visible. 'If they were going to drive me away, they would have…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Ren didn't make prolonged eye contact with Sharti. He looked uncomfortable rather than awkward. Ren avoided Sharti's gaze and turned to the mage. "How long will that spell last?" "It'll wear off soon. Facial transformation magic consumes an enormous amount of mana." Even after being told the magic would wear off soon, Ren glared at the mage with a displeased expression. "Ah, I just thought... since you were covering your face, it would make you more comfortable..." The mage explained with a…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Just because one promised not to lie doesn't mean they have to be completely honest. It wasn't necessary to always tell the truth. There were options to hide, evade, or make excuses. But such evasions are ultimately nothing but undignified, pathetic clumsiness. Ren acknowledged it. He knew it himself. Not only had he prioritized Sharti over his memories, but now he valued his life with Sharti more than the memories he had lost. From now on, he needed to fix his current pathetic attitude that was…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Shukadi, a mage belonging to the Krofl Mercenary Group, wore a slightly sour expression. A constitution that resists magic is rare. Generally, since mana accumulates in the body just by breathing, Ren's constitution was particularly rare. The reason magic didn't work on him seemed to be because his body was already filled with energy other than mana, making it unable to accept any additional energy. "So in the end, you’re saying it's better for me to keep my distance at least when Master is…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
As night completely fell, Sharti took out the small lamp she had brought. When she inserted the magic stone into the lamp Virena had given her, a soft glow illuminated the surroundings. 'A campfire would be warm.' Thanks to the wool blanket Vireta had prepared for her, she wasn't very cold, though her cheeks were slightly flushed. With no proper shelter from the wind, Sharti spread the blanket on a relatively clear patch of dirt and sat down, looking up at the sky while exhaling softly. 'But... how…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Sharti widened her stride, picking up her pace. "Anyway, be careful with what you say in the village. The surveillance was strict even when I was alone, but if I bring Ren along, they'll definitely seize on even the smallest slip-up." Sharti emphasized repeatedly, having clearly experienced her fair share of trouble. She couldn't even catch her breath or take a sip of water comfortably. The atmosphere in Ashu's village was so unwelcoming that the air felt heavy. Ren, who had been staring blankly at…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Sharti's vision was suddenly blocked, causing her to flinch and step back as Ren simultaneously took a step toward the young man. The turquoise eyes visible between his bandages flashed threateningly. "If you're from that village, you might be carrying the disease. Should you really be grabbing someone's hand?" Ren, who had already snatched Sharti's hand away, growled at the young man. Perhaps due to his size, just facing him created an overwhelming presence. The young man was too frightened to answer…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Sensing danger, Tein slowly turned his body toward Sharti. Then he quickly ran to Sharti and hid behind her. "...?" Sharti looked at Tein with a puzzled expression. Tein, who was tightly holding onto her robe, looked like a kitten raising its fur. It was a gaze that showed vigilance rather than fear. 'How cute.' Sharti stroked Tein's head with a pleased expression. Feeling excluded from the atmosphere, Ren cleared his throat. He needed to quickly gain Tein's support. "Perfect timing. Someone has…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
With distrust in Ashu's village deepening, and Sharti having a seizure on top of that, it was only natural for Ren to be overly sensitive about her safety. Sharti was worried too. 'But he's not forcing me to go with him, so it should be fine.' It might have been a naive thought, but since Ren was being sensitive enough for both of them, Sharti felt calm instead. 'It's not like I don't have weapons, unlike Ren.' Sharti pointed at her bag to the still anxious Ren. After rummaging through the bag and…
-
279.0 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 601 602 603 … 644 Next