Chapter 8 - Accident
Lin Li felt a lot more relaxed with McGrenn leading the way. After all, the latter was a veteran adventurer with nearly 30 years of hunting experience. To quote McGrenn, in this 30 years, he had spent more time in the Sunset Mountains than in his own home.
The forest that was initially like a labyrinth seemed more pleasant all of a sudden.
It only took half a day for the party of four to walk through the dense forest.
The trees ahead were gradually thinning, and the woods were no longer dark. Warm sun rays fell through the gaps in the trees and landed on their bodies. Warming up with the sun rays was Lin Li’s mood—he was finally able to leave the cursed Sunset Mountains.
After studying the map, McGrenn told Lin Li, “It would probably take another day to get out of the Sunset Mountains.”
“Then what about tonight?” Lin Li was somewhat worried. The Sunset Mountains were a dangerous place, and they could encounter ferocious magical beasts anytime—especially during the night, as many magical beasts that were rarely seen in the day would leave their nests then, lurking in between the ravines and waiting to pounce on the sleeping prey.
Every night spent out in the open in the Sunset Mountains was equal to putting life in danger.
“Mr Felic…”
“Just call me Felic, it will do…” Lin Li was rather troubled. He had mentioned it several times on the way, but McGrenn still insisted on calling him with honorifics.
“Alright. Felic, is this your first visit to Jarrosus City?”
“I guess so,” Lin Li answered vaguely. “Some fellow had told me to go to Jarrosus City to look for someone…”
“Do you need any help? My family has been living in Jarrosus City for decades. It would not be a difficult task to help you find someone,” the middle-aged adventurer asked enthusiastically.
“Won’t have to trouble you for now. My friend has given me an address, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find…” Andoine had not really specified what the Mage Association was like. Lin Li was afraid it might be a secret organization—what would he do if they decided to kill him for bringing McGrenn along?
“After we have reached Jarrosus City, feel free to contact me if you require any form of help. If it hadn’t been for you, my daughter and I would most likely have been…” McGrenn was immensely grateful to Lin Li for his life-saving grace.
The two men were chatting away when, suddenly, a scream broke out in the distance.
“Something terrible has happened!” It was Ina’s voice. McGrenn’s expression changed as he grabbed the weapon beside him and dashed out of the cave.
Lin Li did not tarry, either. He cast the Hastening Spell and followed after the middle-aged adventurer.