Chapter 273: The Coast

Chapter 273: The Coast

The weather grew warmer, and the Dragon Riders became busier. As Bran had predicted, the Monsters in the sea did not appear. While breathing a slight sigh of relief, no one dared to relax in the slightest, because Bran had warned that everything was just beginning.

Eileen felt somewhat disappointed. This trip to Northland City had achieved nothing, and her brother had been completely useless. But then again, it was good that it at least severed his wild fantasies. Back then, when the light pierced the clouds and shone over the entire Northland City, Lily also descended slowly with the flying snow, appearing holy and otherworldly.

Almost everyone in the entire city gasped in awe at the same time! The gasps formed faint echoes overhead in the city, like the ethereal, surrendering final notes of a hymn or poem.

The young girl vanished into a golden light, and what disappeared along with her was her brother Aiman’s improper thoughts. From start to finish, it had been her brother’s one-sided infatuation. She hoped he could truly wake up and keep himself safe in the possible dangers ahead.

Before the journey, her father hadn’t been optimistic about the outcome. It was she who insisted on going, wanting to get a clear answer. But what exactly did she want to get clear? Perhaps only she herself knew.

Her father had said that Bran would not tolerate her indefinitely. She also knew her true identity when she first went to Northland City—a hostage. Her clan simply used her connection with Bran to send her, an insignificant person with little weight, over there.

There were many other hostages in Northland City. The Anya Kingdom had also sent a hostage, though with a nicer-sounding pretext—to study. Eileen had seen that person, an ordinary-looking woman, somewhat delicate. The only things she had going for her were perhaps her bloodline and background. Eileen couldn’t remember how Bran had dealt with her; it seemed he hadn’t even met her, letting her fend for herself in Northland City.

Her casual interactions with Bran had made her forget her true identity. As her father said, whether Bran cared or not, everyone knew she had been sent as a hostage.

She chose to leave, and no one stopped her. But for a hostage to leave Northland City so boldly and openly ultimately caused trouble for Bran and Danny. Although Bran and Danny didn’t mind, she should have found some excuses to satisfy others, but she didn’t.

As a friend, she came and left as she pleased. She even acted as if they owed each other nothing. She owed Bran nothing, but Bran also owed her nothing. Moreover, they represented not just themselves but the large groups behind them.

She had been too willful after all.

The Monster in the sea had made everyone feel fear. Under the terrifying waves, they could only tremble helplessly. That was when she thought of Bran and Huahua under the tree.

She had once thought Bran would indulge her again, which was why she went to Northland City again full of resentment. In such a short time, the city and the people there had undergone earth-shaking changes.

How much time had passed? She suddenly felt some regret. If she had never left, would her strength have improved by leaps and bounds too?

She remembered the Ancient Tree’s mischievous training and Danny’s patient demonstrations. In Northland City, she had unwittingly received much help, but she had ignored it.

The gap between everyone grew larger, not just in power but also in status. After returning from Northland City this time, Eileen’s status plummeted because she no longer had much use.

Now, facing possible dangers, Eileen also joined the patrol. In an ordinary small team, she was just an ordinary Knight. Perhaps in this team, her combat prowess was the strongest, but not strong enough to take on ten, nor enough for people to overlook her youthfulness.

The old Knight leading the team had a good relationship with her father, so he was somewhat considerate of her. But this consideration was also limited, as fairness and the feelings of others had to be taken into account.

Patrolling along the coastline, the sea breeze did not make them feel refreshed. The moisture carried by the wind kept their clothes and armor damp underneath. And as time passed, it gradually became greasy, and their skin began to itch.

The tedious journey and the empty sea surface gradually sapped their spirits. Only the old Knight leading the team remained vigilant, because he was responsible for the young people behind him.

A piece of broken wood on the distant beach caught his attention. He shouted and ran toward it first. It seemed this piece of broken wood was part of a ship’s bow, and the ship wouldn’t be small.

The old Knight, who had run up close, carefully observed the broken wood, and his expression gradually turned serious. He had never seen this type of timber, or rather, this timber would not appear on a Dragon Rider’s ship.

“Alert!”

The old Knight raised his head, looking around, hoping to find more clues, but found nothing. He could only console himself and the others, “Perhaps it coincidentally drifted here with the ocean current.”

Living by the sea, one would always encounter some inexplicable things inadvertently. Strange creatures, unknown items; perhaps this was just a chance encounter.

The journey forward continued. The old Knight called Eileen to his side.

“What did your friend say? Did she mention any people?”

Eileen thought carefully, then said with certainty, “No, she definitely did not mention any people. But she was only relaying information, so I couldn’t get very detailed answers.”

Repeat your conversation in more detail. Eileen’s clear voice rang out, and the other Knights in the team instinctively gathered around.

After listening to Eileen’s account, the old Knight stayed silent for a long time, then suddenly repeated, “Other Monsters…”

“Eileen!” He then pointed to another Knight in the team, the youngest one. “You two, go back immediately and report the situation here.”