Chapter 257
Days passed sleeping rough on the streets and spending nights on straw mattresses in shabby taverns. For the young lady of the Duke’s household, raised like a precious jewel, these were days she found difficult to grow accustomed to. Yet, Rize endured with more resilience than anyone expected.
“We’re here, Rize.”
After traversing several free cities and fiefdoms, traveling along the river routes that crisscrossed the continent, Dale and his party finally arrived at the Kingdom of Valaina.
Apart from showing Rize the world, there was a task Dale must fulfill.
Here, we must investigate the blue whispering that claims exiled elves are being kidnapped to fuel a slave trade. And should this prove true, whoever claims to be king of Balain or the White Kingdom shall pay the price.
Moreover, those who claim to be rulers of the continent will also learn something through this opportunity.
The watcher of kings spoken of by the Jet-Black Duke is neither a simple threat nor anything easily understood, but a truth they can neither deceive nor escape.
“You said you came to investigate the secret elf trade happening here in Baekguk.”
“That’s right.”
“Well, that’s convenient. Just in time, we have some good bait right here.”
Sepia, who had heard the story from Dale earlier, continued as if she had been waiting for this moment.
“Bait, you say…”
“Those here are after the elves, and wouldn’t you know it, the elves are right here.”
