themonasnovels Chapter 296: Potential
Chapter 296: Potential
"You didn't receive information from your underlings since you went to the port town, right?" Rain asked when the group landed in a dark alley.
"Yes... do you think that thanks to that, I missed a bunch of information sent by my subordinates?" Branden asked and then frowned. "How did you guess that I had informants anyway?"
"It was fairly obvious," Rain replied. "Anyway, where can we find your guy here?"
"Probably in some tavern," Branden replied. "The city is unusually quiet, but a place like that is always working, and it is the best place to gather Intel."
The group cautiously exited the dark alley, attempting to hide their appearances by pulling their hoods over their heads. However, despite their efforts, the distinct clinking of Seadir, Sirenus, and Coraline's armor made some noise.
Strangely, there was no one nearby to hear the metallic noise. The streets were empty as they continued on their way. Soon, they arrived at a small square where two taverns stood. Only one had its doors open, casting a faint glow onto the cobblestone pavement.
With Rain leading the way, the group approached the inviting warmth of the open tavern. As Rain entered the establishment alone, the sides of the entrance parted to allow his passage. Inside, the people briefly glanced at him with his hood down but then returned to their own conversations and drinks.
However, Rain couldn't shake the feeling of a lingering gaze from the corner of the room, where a solitary figure sat quietly.
"For now, this much is fine," Branden said. "Our current goal is to find the last prisoner as soon as possible. Thank you for your hard work, and please be sure to inform the organization if you find anything odd regarding this situation."
"Yes, sir," the informant said.
Branden's words triggered a thought in Rain. He began to ponder why the sea folk had chosen to take action now after decades of enduring kidnappings. Something significant must have occurred to push them into action at this particular moment.
As he contemplated the situation, Rain couldn't help but assume that the most recent disappearance among the sea folk must have involved someone of great importance to their community. This would explain why Seadir, a formidable sea folk person, had been dispatched to investigate and seek answers.
Rain felt the urge to inquire about what everyone knew concerning Seadir. Still, he found himself unable to do so with the man in such close proximity. In the end, the group soon departed again on another earth chamber, and this time, they moved south toward Teria city. Recently, one of the guys who had the most ships after Orcis moved there in order to expand his business.
"This smells fishy... a rich guy who has ships and moved to Teria a few months after it was recovered," Rain furrowed his eyebrows.
While Rain immersed himself in his thoughts, Seadir, Sirenus, and Coraline kept a watchful eye on him. They observed him closely, attempting to unravel the enigma that was Rain. It was puzzling because, initially, they had perceived Rain as a skilled warrior due to his combat abilities. However, he now showcased magical talents that were on par with the most skilled mages among their own people.
This unexpected turn of events left the trio of sea folk feeling perplexed and bewildered. Rain, despite his relatively young appearance, possessed seemingly limitless potential as a human. This raised concerns among the three sea folk about what the future might hold.
If humans like Rain continued to emerge with both formidable combat skills and potent magic, it would undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for the sea folk in their interactions with humans.