Chapter 44: XLIV. Murderous Intentions Everywhere
Zahak frowned deeply, not believing in any guidance but suspecting Marcus was playing tricks, as all high-ranking members of the Sect were proficient in Magic Techniques, and Marcus was no weaker than any.
Seeing Marcus still so stubborn, Zahak knew he couldn’t really kill him, but it was indeed a perfect situation, and Zahak sighed in relief.
"Since you are obsessed with guidance, so be it, I will take people to complete all the remaining search work. If the guidance proves wrong, Marcus, it won’t be a good report for you when you return."
Zahak spoke no more and left with the Yisu Girl.
Despite being blind, Marcus could still sense the direction of the bloodied hand; though he appeared expressionless, his heart was actually a turmoil of shock waves because... the Dragon Lord had truly manifested.
He turned his head towards where the Black Sail Pirate Group’s secret port was located.
The Constitutional Guard continued their way back to Londen City.
The sound of horse hooves filled the air as they walked at a slower pace; after all, they were still animals and couldn’t maintain a sprint indefinitely.
"I so wish I could sit on a train that will soon be available for passengers. It’s just too bad we can’t go back. To be forced into being pirates, to be violated by a whole ship of people... it’s too bitter."
The Yisu Girl was extremely tense, sensing trouble brewing on the Priest’s side.
"You really needn’t worry anymore. The Commander has treated me well, knowing well that if this mission fails, our ranks are surely compromised. That’s why he involved the Church Court, to share the responsibility. Luckily Marcus is playing his tricks, which gives us something to blame him on. If this mission fails, we can still return to Aran. Although our future may be dim and we’re sure to be demoted to maintain order, we will still have salaries for survival. By then, the Commander will report to the Emperor that the so-called Dragon Lord is unreliable, which also endangers the affairs of Aran Country and could cause trouble for the Church Court, settling our accounts with them."