Chapter 403 - Volume 3
Chapter 182 – Waiting
“What is there to be curious?” Brendel said.
“Yes, strange, very strange. A noble who’s rumored to be from Aouine’s borders, but he easily recognizes me, identifies Hati readily, casts a Space Magic that borrows from Delasityle’s powers, carrying Bahamut’s Grasp and Halran Gaia…… You even have that girl’s sword, the Azure Sky—” The old wizard looked at Brendel with his dull-green colored eyes, his smile extending to them.
Brendel’s heart skipped a beat.
“Is it strange for a low-ranking noble to be capable of these feats? That’s nothing but prejudice.”
“But you have to admit that prejudice is a gained experience. Though, I must have crossed the line as it seems you wish to hold on to your secrets. If I apologize to you, surely you will not hold it against me, an old man, right?”
Brendel could not help but smile at his cheeky words. William’s friendly attitude was a breath of fresh air compared to the people from Kirrlutz, and in theory, he was actually much more qualified to look down on the lowborn because he was a leader of the Silver Bloodline.
If one were to compare the Galbu Wizards’ polite and humble attitudes to the people from Kirrlutz, the latter would definitely be treated as violent savages.
“I’m glad to see you’re safe,” the Great Druid Elder nodded and said: “but it must have been incredibly risky to come back to us when we’re surrounded by the wolves. Surely, there must be something more you wish to report?”
Andellu’s appearance suddenly instilled confidence into everyone. There was a great amount of tension in the air, but the Druids hoped that he brought back even more good news. To their delight, he nodded:
“There’s no need for me to speak about the monsters that are approaching the Green Tower. But I believe you would be interested in the fact that I met Quinn.”
“You met that young human?” One of the Druids asked in astonishment, and many echoed his reaction.
“No, I met Quinn. Unfortunately, I did not meet that young lord.”
“What’s going on? Isn’t Quinn supposed to be escorting him?” Someone immediately asked before Andellu was done speaking.
“They encountered trouble along the way, and that young lord went to the Loop of Trade Winds by himself.”
“Alone?” The wrinkles on the Great Druid Elder were never more prominent. “Do you know if he managed to reach the Loop of Trade Winds?”
“No. I can’t. I came back only to inform you of what I have learned. But I have more to tell you. I spotted wolves that were capable of flight.”
“Wolves capable of flight……” The Great Druid Elder had to lean onto his stuff for support.
“We should get ready and alert the Tree Elves. If these wolves approach from the air, then the people in the town hall will be in danger!” A young Druid reacted promptly and yelled, but there were not many who answered his call.
While some were stunned by the news, many more were considering the idea of retreat. Was there any meaning to resist till the bitter end? Would it not be better for the young Druids with the potential to turn into ravens and escape from the Green Tower?
Escape would be possible because the flying wolves still had not gathered in large numbers. The more Druids that set out now, the bigger the number of survivors.
“I have to ask, is everyone still able to make time for a guest?” A voice called out from outside the hall.
Everyone was taken aback. Why would there be a guest at this time?
“If you’re a guest, then please enter.” The Great Druid Elder answered calmly, his voice cutting through the noisy rain.
The rain was parted in a sphere as a figure appeared before the Druids.
His hand held a silver staff with six Runestones floating around it in a loop, and he had a faint smile on his face.
The scholar stood there with a relaxed posture, as though the Calamity of Wolves did not exist, and some of the Druids felt that the old man before them did not seem to fit in with this world.