Chapter 70: Night in swamp Creek
She was given an ultimatum to kill him and she could not do anything reckless that would bounce back to her.
’ Let’s think straight and focus on the most possible quest.’ Abrielle thought, the inability to kill Cedric before the first scene didn’t lead to instant death, although it was disadvantageous to her.
The first quest to find the hermit witch was a bit tricky, but at least the hermit witch was a character she knew and designed. The hermit witch was a con artist who travelled through several kingdoms using her magical abilities to defraud people.
Abrielle, in the original plot, had been almost defrauded by the witch at a time when she was desperate and was looking for a way to make Cedric love her when she started to realize her husband’s obsession with the female lead.
It was during her encounter with this con artist that Abrielle found out she was not as talentless as her parents said, but her magical nature was sealed.
That con artist could be anywhere in Darconia right now. The best thing would be to order a search notice through a guide, but after her first experience with Shadow Claw, she would rather not approach one directly.
The journey continued nonstop with just a single lunch break until it was dark, and they arrived at their stop for the night. The town of Swamp Creek is near the boundary of Danbury. Even during lunch, Cedric didn’t approach her; he was back to being cold.
The street in Swamp Creek was very lively at night because it was a regular stop for travellers. The carriage stopped in front of the hotel, which was the most luxurious place in town.
Cedric’s horse stopped in front of the carriage door; he stepped down to help Abrielle get off the carriage. Abrielle understood the reason for his actions was to keep up appearances in front of a public place. Since there might be eyes that recognize them.