Chapter 54: Duty, Deception, and a City in Bloom
Eating and resting are often the times when it's easiest to be attacked by enemies, and Rhodes knew this well. So, during their meal and the subsequent sleepy period, he remained extra vigilant.
He ordered the crabs to patrol the canal diligently, occasionally extending their feelers to observe the situation on the shore more clearly.
Amidst such tension, they finally arrived at their destination.
The boatman maneuvered the boat to the shore and said, "Up ahead is Crocus. My boat isn't authorized to navigate freely within the capital, so please disembark here."
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you."
One thanked him for his hard work, the other thanked him. The boatman watched as Rhodes placed the luggage ashore and then helped Mira disembark.
After pushing the boat away from the shore with an oar, he quickly rowed away, eager to distance himself from these two dangerous individuals.
Too thrilling—these two were carrying enough dangerous items to destroy a small village!
When he booked the boat yesterday, he thought the young lady was beautiful, but today he didn't dare look at her twice!
Living is good.