I pondered: "So he couldn't accept all of this and chose to take revenge in his own way?"
Shen Xue nodded gently.
“But when we left the city, we didn’t hear a single word about the Chimera from the city guards,” I said, expressing my doubts.
“One reason is that he didn’t understand or recognize what kind of creature it was. He just assumed it was something that would naturally arise in the dark zone and didn’t think much about it,” Shen Xue said. “The second reason is that he was blinded by hatred and turned back halfway, just like we saw at the time, intending to attack from above. So it’s normal that he didn’t hear any rumors beforehand.”
Well, that makes some sense.
I pondered for a moment, then belatedly turned my gaze to Shen Xue and uttered a soft exclamation: "You didn't wait here for me all this time just for this, did you?"
Miyuki responded to me with a silent gaze, "Is that not allowed?", but in the end she turned her head away and said, "I just felt that you might know something."
What do you mean?
"You seem to know a lot about chimeras."
As Miyuki spoke, her right hand, which was holding the sword, unconsciously touched the hilt. Then, realizing that there was no danger around, she paused for a moment and slowly lowered the sword.
Her icy eyes gazed into the distance, the dazzling sunlight before her seeming to be sliced in two by a sharp blade, the bright half spilling into the distance, while the somber colors were captured in her eyes.
I remained silent for a moment, then followed her gaze into the distance, without giving a reply.
I am indeed very familiar with chimeras, which is probably thanks to my mentor's "earnest" expectations and teachings. Otherwise, at my age, when I was still studying in the academy and had not yet graduated, it would have been impossible for me to come into contact with those areas that ordinary mages could never reach in their entire lives, and incidentally make a few indelible achievements.
But to be honest, even though countless people are envious of its achievements, it was indeed a bad experience.
I hope to stay as far away from those things as possible.
Therefore, when faced with Miyuki's question, I only gave a perfunctory answer, claiming that I had seen it by chance in the relevant records.
Fortunately, she wasn't very familiar with the profession of monks. She probably sensed my avoidance but didn't know what the problem was. In the end, she nodded slightly and quickly moved on to the next topic.
What are your plans after this?
She asked, tilting her head slightly, her icy-black hair swaying in the gentle breeze as she moved.
"I have a few things I suspect I need to take a look at," I said honestly.
"Do you need any help?" Miyuki asked again.
I shook my head: "It's more convenient for one person."
This isn't because I'm arrogant that I chose to refuse. It's just that compared to those exceptionally cunning and dangerous mages skilled in concealment and counter-surveillance, warriors accustomed only to cutting things are at a significant disadvantage in this regard. Even a swordsman as capable as Miyuki cannot help in the investigation; on the contrary, she is more likely to attract the other party's attention, thus deepening her concealment, or simply releasing bait to divert attention with a feint or decoy.
By then, it will be even more difficult to delve deeper into the secrets behind it.
Shenxue nodded in understanding, and then brought up another matter: "Because of the unexpected discovery of the chimera, the city lord has gathered the existing fighting force and decided to organize a large-scale cleanup operation in the area near the city. Several mages will accompany them, saying that they will conduct a detailed investigation of the surrounding environment, which may go deep into the vicinity of the edge."
"I've decided to come along too. Do you want to come with me?"
"……when?"
“Tomorrow morning,” Miyuki said, “I heard it’s so that the support personnel coming from Academy City can get a good night’s rest.”
That really makes the best use of resources.
After thinking for a moment, I gave an affirmative answer.
After saying goodbye to Shenxue, I walked out of the Healing Hall through the back door, found a secluded corner, pulled up my cloak, and concealed myself.
It's time to investigate those suspected locations; hopefully, we can get some helpful information.
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