10. Refinement on a Rainy Day

Large raindrops poured down relentlessly, drumming against the bamboo house without pause.

In the pond in front of the house, raindrops struck the water fiercely, sending countless ripples spreading across its surface.

Beneath them, fish swam about happily, while aquatic plants swayed gently at the bottom of the pond.

The sky was covered in thick clouds, and as far as the eye could see, everything lay beneath a heavy curtain of rain.

Inside the dimly lit room, Rhine stood with the window open, silently watching the rain continue to fall.

He let out a small sigh inwardly.

(Three days and three nights, huh…)

Three nights ago, Rhine had left the settlement carrying two flasks of wine, continuing his usual exploration of the surrounding area.

But late that night, a sudden downpour had begun.

Getting completely soaked didn’t matter to him.

The problem was that the rain made it impossible to continue his search.

It quickly washed away the smell of