Chapter 99: Kingdom of Noor 4
Screams, tears, music, and laughter filled the air from the direction of the city. Raiden stood in the Apex Circle’s quarters, looking toward the sounds while holding a piece of bread. Ash and the others had been given a newly opened tent at Chrono’s command.
He needed a moment of peace to collect himself and consider how exactly he was going to get the minimum mana pool for their journey.
The mountain overlooking the city entrance wasn’t just the best place to watch as the people got slaughtered—it also provided enough space for him to think.
He began making his way toward the mountain. Despite the dry afternoon wind, the evening brought a chilled breeze unusual for a desert city. He rolled down his sleeves as he climbed the mountain, fearing the worst.
When he reached the mountaintop, he let out a sigh of relief and sat down, gazing into the city. He couldn’t see much even with his Gaze Beyond ability activated.
Despite the screams echoing from parts of the city, especially the dark areas, he could see young women dancing for men as they spent money on them, drinking and eating meat. They were completely oblivious to the danger.
However, it didn’t take long before something bizarre caught his attention. He saw someone familiar, and after a careful look at his blue eyes, he realized it was the kid who had taken them to the Apex Circle: Nico.
Raiden smiled as he watched him fight off a grown man who apparently wanted to take the water Raiden had given him. But Nico held his ground, refusing to let go of the water sack, teeth gritted in determination as he threw his body weight against the man.
"What do you want?"
A voice from the left snapped Raiden out of his daze, and he turned toward its direction. The shock of it sent a shiver through his body in the cold evening air.