Chapter 4: 3rd mission (2)

When I reached near, Nolan threw a dragger toward me, I reflexively dodged it and grabbed the grip, The Dragger was covered with sheath.

It was the same dragger as the previous one.

“Your reflex is amazing." He wasn't expecting a clear dodge and catch.

I looked at him, and he pointed his finger toward the Captain. My gaze also shifted with his finger only to see a scary man cleaning his sword.

“I don't want anyone in my team to die. It will make the mission harder. You can pay back later when you get enough Aes." He stated the whole sentence in a cold voice. I don't know why he always has empty eyes. He was different when I first met him but now his words were so sharp and looking at his facial expressions doesn't feel like he cares much about it.

“Ok. I will make sure to pay you back."

At the time a big glowing circle appeared. The first one to step in was Captain, followed by Nolan and then Yuri. I was last, the movement I stepped in, I felt like I am being sucked inside it, And at the next moment I was in a completely different place.

To be precise it was a forest with long trees dominating over small, ground covered with fallen leaves making sound with our each step. The sound of wind passing leaves resonating with the chirping of birds, buzzing of insects and howling of animals. The sunlight dimmed due to long trees. It is daytime here while from where we came there was night.

“Captain, Do we really have to stay here for seven days?" Yuri worriedly asked.

It was normal for people to get scared. She came before me that's why she was calm previously, but the situation now is new for them.

“There is another way to end it, did you forget?" Captain said while checking the surroundings.

Right we can clear it by finding that hidden item, but.....“ it is not mentioned what the hidden item is. How are we supposed to find it?"

Nolan looked at..“ there will be some hint about it but Captain wasn't talking about it."

I tilted my head at his remarks not this then, suddenly i remembered the last alternative ‘kill all other teams' my eyes widened but I quickly gained my wits. They are not as good as they seem, but again who will care about saving another person's life over their own in this kind of world.

“ What are you blabbering about?" Captain frowned.

I heard Nolan's laugh,“ Just teasing her!" when he realized Captain was still frowning at him, he nervously turned at my side, “.. Sorry. I don't intend to scare you, we don't kill people unless it is for our survival. That was a joke. It didn't scare you too much, right?"

Didn't scare me... are you kidding me?. If some other girl were to be here she would have been fainted by now. But I don't want to stand out too much. I took a long breath and spoke in a small voice,“uuh.....you shouldn't joke like that."

“Stop wasting time. We have to find a place to hide. We will avoid unnecessary fights. Do any of you have any experience with the forest?" Captain's words were usual like before, cold and stiff.

I raised my hand “I have a little.."

“ Good the I and Estelle will go inside the forest for finding food and water. Yuri and Nolan will keep our place in check."

We found a place where we can camp temporarily. After that we departed our path. While walking, I saw the dragger Nolan gave me. Its Design was unique. The edges curve up and down a little , the cross-guard was a simple slightly curved thin road. It was good but not suitable for newbies, what was he thinking while giving it to me. I can use it because I am not handling it for the first time.

He is suspicious of me for some reason, I can clearly see it. He intentionally pulled that joke while observing my expressions. Even hand me a weapon only experts can handle. Does my calm behavior cause him to feel suspicious or my reflexes. Maybe it was because I didn't believe him like other people when he saved me, but it is not convincing. The only thing in my opinion can explain it that is

‘He has his own secret agenda.' A wave of wind passed over me as I stood in the center of the forest.

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