The Absolute Twin Magician

High Forest

While waiting for her return Kayn and Liana, we all went around for a while to see this city of Vestille. And of course, we also tasted some of the typical food of the city of Vestille. But, even though this is still far from the city of Voracity, we still have to be careful in acting. Because it could be that our identity is known by some people who know our organization.

Maybe me, Elie, and Fiera are still not well known as Magic Assosiation members, but different from Hughess. Because before he became a permanent member of the Magic Assosiation, Hughess was once a fugitive of the Redstone kingdom, his hometown. I don't know exactly what made him a fugitive, but it's because of this that Hughess rarely gets out of base.

The kingdom united in the alliance of the kingdoms of Fitzgerald did not consider Hughess a fugitive, therefore Hughess could be a little relaxed when appearing in the Bluelagoon at that time. Since the Bluelagoon belonged to the royal alliance, he would not be considered a fugitive.

But since Redstone and Voracity are not the ones to join the alliance, Hughess's whereabouts must not be known to them. If discovered, Hughess could be captured and taken to the Redstone kingdom. Well, even so I'm not sure they can catch Hughess with that absurd Alchemy ability. Although I have never seen him fight head-on, I can tell from his aura. Behind his casual nature, the aura in his body looked extremely ferocious.

For that reason, to cover up his identity Hughess always wears a hood on his head with a mask that covers part of his mouth. It looked quite suspicious, but since many adventurers were dressed like that, it was already considered natural.

For an entire hour the four of us went around to sample some of the local food. And of course we bought some for Kayn and Liana. I feel bad that we're the only ones to taste it, and Kayn and Liana are trying so hard for all of us.

An hour has passed and the promised time has come. Kayn and Liana were also done with their affairs. Finally, we all set out for the town of Voracity along with a merchant Kayn had said before.

Like the deal, this ride-hailing service reply is our strength to keep the train from attack. Reportedly there are many ferocious beasts and even monsters that will appear during the trip to the city of Voracity. In addition to ferocious beasts and monsters, there was also a possibility that the bandits would appear to attack considering that this carriage carried a lot of valuable merchandise. Therefore, we decided to take turns guarding the front of the carriage with the merchant. We also took turns during the night. It seemed, things like this were commonplace for adventurers to do. That's what Hughess said. Since we have all never lived as adventurers, this is a valuable lesson.

This trip will take two days and two nights, and we will likely arrive in the third morning, or even in the evening of the second day.

On the first day, we will pass through a very large lowland area. It seemed, this was a gigantic valley with grass that stretched out as far as the eye could see. There are only grass and wild animals running around. Every now and then there are other traders passing by, but there is no threat at all. Even from a distance, I didn't see any monsters or anything like that. It's really just green grass.

"Sit quietly for now. We will pass through this valley to get to the fastest route to the city of Voracity. This is a safe valley, so you can rest easy" said the merchant. "You can relax while enjoying this eye-cooling sight."

Well, I admit this scene does cool the eyes with that fresh green grass. The air is fresh, without any pollution. It's just, it's very, very boring.

Because there was no threat at all during the trip, all we could do was sit or look around. Really boring.

"Kayn, aren't there any monsters coming?" My toot. "Honestly, it's so boring!"

"Patience, it's only been two days" Kayn said. "After all, it would be dangerous if a powerful monster suddenly appeared right?"

"If it's just monsters, it's not a problem. In fact I wish there were strong monsters coming against me."

"Think of the two of us being Zayn as well, fighting monsters is scary!" Elie Protest.

"Elie's right, no matter how dangerous the monster is." Liana also agreed

"You're both weak, Fiera agrees with Zayn, it's because Zayn can definitely defeat them if he shows up. That way Fiera could see Zayn's prowess directly!"

"I pull my words, it seems better if it doesn't show up."

"Eeeh?! Zayn's cruel!!"

Like I said, this trip went well without any monsters showing up. Even after one day had passed, things were still at peace. It's really boring, but I don't want to agree with Fiera.

In the evening, since we would camp and sleep outside, we would take turns keeping around. Thanks to the supplies that Kayn and Liana bought when we reached the city of Vestille, we were able to eat comfortably tonight. The merchant was also quite good, he even gave us a little food he had to save our food. Besides, he is also quite friendly.

"So, what are you doing in Voracity?" Ask the merchant.

"Visiting acquaintances" replied Hughess. "we haven't seen each other in years. Because we decided to see him."

"Contactments? May I know her name?" Ask the merchant. "Even though I was just passing by, I had many acquaintances in that city,"

"His name is Aleesha, Aleesha Makrovic. Do you know her?" Ask Hughess.

"Hmmm, Aleesha? Is it possible that the girl owns the workshop?" Ask.

"Ah, he does have a workshop in the city of Voracity."

"If the girl of course I knew her. I owe him a lot for always fixing my train when I stop by. He even upgraded my car a few months ago" the merchant enthusiastically said. "That's it, so you're acquaintances? I heard he came from the Redstone kingdom."

"Yes that's right, he's my childhood friend. Although I actually thought of him as my brother, "Hughess smiled.

"so yeah. That good girl does have the charisma of a sister."

"Although he was a little chatty," said Hughess.

Hearing him, the merchant laughed in satisfaction. It seems, the existence of this person named Aleesha is really considered special by some people there. It was seen from how people told about him enthusiastically. As if the person being told is a figure that brings pleasure and is trusted by many people.

I'm getting curious about what kind of person Aleesha is.

On the second day, we had started to enter a vast forest area. Unlike the Grand Central forest which is filled with hills and shady trees, the forest named High Forest is surrounded by giant towering trees. Even the ceiling of the forest until not clearly visible because of its height. This forest was filled with fog, and it was also very humid. At a glance, I can feel many dangerous creatures living in it.

"Yes, just leave the security concerns to us" Kayn said. "Ah, but can you please keep it a secret if we use magic."

"I see, you're outsiders? You must have heard that in this kingdom magic is considered taboo right?" Ask the merchant "Quiet, it's not a big deal. The rule was long ago changed by the present king. Even the king himself had a special army of magicians. Magic is no longer something that's off limits here."

"Ah, really? Then thank goodness."

then, it won't hold back from using our magic.

A few minutes after we entered the High Forest forest area, a group of wolves appeared against us. There were about 10 more in number, and it seemed like they were no ordinary wolves.

From the book I read before, it seems like this wolf is a kind of magical creature that we usually call a monster. A wolf with a body size as large as a deer with red eyes and long horns on its forehead is named Thunder Wolf. It is not just size that is their mainstay. Reportedly, they even have the ability to manipulate the natural Manna into an electric current. In other words, they were able to use electric element magic to use as their hunting weapon.

To deal with them, speed as well as resistance to magic were urgently needed. Therefore, I, Kayn, and Fiera are in charge of attacking them all. Meanwhile, Hughess, Elie, and Liana are tasked with protecting the merchant.

Although it looks scary, these wolves are not too strong creatures. Hughess said that in the eyes of adventurers, they were rank B monsters inhabiting the High Forest forest.

Therefore, with our trained magic and fighting abilities, fighting them is no big deal. It only takes 16 minutes to beat them all.

Seeing what we were doing, the merchant was amazed and unceasingly praised us.

When we finished, we continued our journey immediately. And for hours on end, some monsters just kept coming up and coming at us. This is enough to drive away my boredom. But considering that the merchant who was an ordinary person always passed through this dangerous place when he was about to go to the city, I felt sorry.

"Did you always experience something like this when you went to town, old man?" My toot.

"Ah, no, I rarely pass through this area. That's because as you can see, this area is very dangerous. Ordinary people like me would have died instantly when they set foot here."

"Eh? Then how do uncles usually go to the capital?" Ask Elie wonder.

"There is one more safe road, but the distance is quite far because it has to go around the High Forest forest. We usually go that way."

"Ah, So since you got our help as bodyguards, you ventured through this forest to get to the city quickly?" Ask Kayn.

"Well, that's it."

"You're brave too, old man," I said.

We passed through the forest in half a day. When we came out, we came back to meet the vast plains like before. With this, things have become safer. We will also rest for the journey tomorrow.

We will arrive in the city of Voracity in the morning. But before that, there's one thing we need to prepare for.

Since we are about to enter the city of Voracity, we seem to need a disguise identity. Especially Kayn and Fiera who will enter the city from the front. Therefore, the owner of this carriage would help by saying that Kayn and Fiera were his subordinates. This is also a thank you for protecting him during the trip. Well, I guess it's breakeven.

But since I, Elie, Liana, and Hughess are about to enter the city on a secret passage, we don't have to bother using false identities.

Just as we were beginning to see the great fortress of Voracity, Hughess stopped her carriage. Right now our distance to the city is about 1 kilometer. Safe enough distance to avoid contact with the gatekeeper.

"Uncle, we're going down here" Hughess said. Me, Elie, and Liana were as prepared as we talked about before.

"Eh? Don't you want to go into town?"

"Ah, well, there are a few things we have to do before we get in. That's why we'll stop here" replied Hughess.

"Ah, so is it. Are you two down, too?" Ask the merchant. "If you go downstairs, I don't have to say that you two are my subordinates."

"Our destination is not the city of Voracity, but the southeast coast. So we stay with you" Kayn replied.

"Then thank God, I didn't lose my bodyguard" he said. The old man really considers us his bodyguards.

"Then we part here" I said hurried down from the train. Elie and Liana also go down following Hughess.

"Take care of yourself, Zayn, Liana" said Kayn.

"I should have said that" I said.

"Yes, you're right."

"Then, see you, Kayn, Fiera."

"See you."