Chapter 115: Make Sure You’re Loyal Too Me
Leo, Mariana, and Viora sat around the fire drinking as the green-haired girl looked at him. ’’Do you want to see the Titans that roam the border of the Elven Empire?’’ she asked, with a twinkle in her amber eyes.
He nodded, prompting Mariana to describe the eerie Titans that roamed the Northern Duskwood and the border of the Elven Empire. She spoke of towering giants, colossal insect-like creatures, and massive dinosaur-like monsters that dominated the landscape.
The two of them listened intently, Leo’s fascination growing with each one. The thought of fighting them sparked excitement within him. These creatures would make excellent sources of experience.
Following that, the trio continued to drink and eat while Mariana continued showing them monsters until growing tired. Viora glanced at him with a worried expression before warning, ’’Ensure you keep your eyes on her Leo, Richard isn’t what he seems and is a wicked man who is acting food because of you.’’
The orange-haired woman went to stand up, but he grabbed her hand while replying, ’’Stay with me tonight. I noticed the guards watching you with strange expressions.’’
When Viora saw this, she nodded in agreement before sitting back down and whispering, ’’They are making me feel uncomfortable. I lost my two guards to an ambush at the beginning of our journey.’’
’’I will store your goods in my Item Box, and you two will stay with me,’’ Leo answered, which made the young woman beam.
[Viora Duskvale - 8>14%]
Following that, he put the sleeping Mariana in his tent while the two of them continued to drink. Viora got close to him just as his senses warned him about an incoming attack causing him to cast Mana Barrier.
Spells from the adventurers bombarded the shield, their impact echoing through the camp. The orange-haired woman let out a startled yelp. Leo’s expression darkened, his voice sharp and commanding as he spoke. ’’Get in the tent and don’t come out until I return.’’
Seconds later, he turned toward Richard and his guards, who were pointing their magic at him as if they could do something. Leo chuckled when seeing this before questioning with a knowing smirk, ’’Didn’t take you long to drop the facade, eh? It was Mariana who forced to you move.’’