Chapter 446: Studies
The northeastern side of White Mountain City was in the worst shape . This was where the zombies and necromancers had attacked . Part of the wall had already collapsed and the houses nearby were burned to the ground .
Anfey walked down a narrow street, observing the ruins . Security around the city was very tight now because over twenty-five thousand mercenaries were in the city . In order to prevent any conflicts or brawls, he organized hundreds of small patrol teams so the mercenaries wouldn’t get bored .
He had only walked a few blocks and already had run into two patrols . Most of the mercenaries knew Anfey and would nod when they walked passed him . Anfey wanted to appear more amicable to the mercenaries and would smile and nod back as well .
Anfey stopped when he was getting close to the wall . A few mercenaries were lying under the damaged wall .
Anfey walked over and said, "It’s still light . Are you taking a nap?"
The mercenaries did not stir .
"This is a strange time, isn’t it?" Anfey asked, smiling . "You really should have waited until nightfall . Now you’re trapped here, which is why you’re here pretending that you’re asleep . It’s sad, really . "
The mercenaries did not move .
"I’m talking to you," Anfey said . "Shouldn’t you say something back? You know, because it’s a respectful thing to do?"
One of the mercenaries sat up and pushed his hat back . He looked at Anfey as if he was surprised and pointed at himself .
"Kukuri, I heard you’re well respected among your people," Anfey said slowly . "Some even say you will surpass Manstuly one day . I know . Don’t play dumb . "
The mercenary frowned . The other men around him jumped up, looking at Anfey .
"Unfortunately, whoever said that about you is wrong," Anfey said, looking at the men . Manstuly had sent his men after Suzanna, and Anfey would never forgive him for involving her .
"You can read the stars?" Kukuri asked .
"No," Anfey said, shaking his head . "But I don’t need to read the stars to know that you’re not match for me . " Kukuri was Manstuly’s nephew and was well respected . Anfey couldn’t let him slip away .
A dark figure appeared and crashed to the ground between Anfey and the druids . It was the body of a large wolf, battered and bruised .
"Your friend was admirable," Ye said, appearing around the corner . "He wouldn’t give you up . Unfortunately, we have a necromancer working for us . "
"You’re working with necromancers?" Kukuri asked, shocked .
"So what?" Anfey asked . Powerful people have fewer restraints on them because of their power . Kukuri took a deep breath and took a few steps forward . He didn’t want any conflicts . His goal was to speak with Nishieva and learn more about the city . Michael had said he could trust Nishieva, which was why he did not expect the man he sent to be spotted so easily .
Nishieva was a very emotional person . She was Anthony’s wife and she had been married to him for years . However, because the alliance greatly outnumbered, and could easily overpower, Glory mercenary group, Anthony could not risk what he worked for his entire life for Nishieva .
"You want to challenge me?" Anfey asked, amused . "Don’t worry, I won’t stoop as low as Manstuly . I’ll give you a fair chance . " He waved his hand and Shinbella appeared around the corner .
"She is a senior swordsmaster," Anfey said . "If you can defeat her, I will let you go . "
"Are you play me, my lord?" Kukuri asked quietly .
"Do you think I need to?" Anfey asked, shaking his head . "Like I said, I won’t stoop as low as Manstuly . "
Anfey kept insulting Manstuly, but Kukuri could not find a valid objection . He was angry that someone could insult his uncle so freely, but he understood why Anfey was very angry with Manstuly and he knew that it was Manstuly’s fault, not Anfey’s . If Manstuly had not attacked Suzanna, the relationship between Anfey and Manstuly wouldn’t be so bad .
However, he did not have time to think . He needed to defeat Shinbella to save himself and his men .
"I don’t know why he keeps doing this," Christian said with a sigh . He knew that Anfey wouldn’t let Kukuri and his men get away, because he had brought Suzanna and Entos along .
"I don’t get it," Blavi said . "He could take care of those druids easily . Why is he doing this?"
"Because his next target is Manstuly himself," Zubin said . "Kukuri is Manstuly’s nephew and a respected member of his clan . He wanted to see how powerful they could be so he could be prepared for his battle with Manstuly . " Zubin paused and smiled . "He’s powerful, sure, but so is Manstuly . Know thine enemy, Blavi . "
"Then what are we doing here?"
"Because we need to learn more about those druids as well," Christian said . "Manstuly has a lot of loyal followers . He won’t be fighting alone when the day comes . We have to fight alongside Anfey as well . We need to know their style of battle . "
"I see," Blavi said, nodding with a frown . He narrowed his eyes and watched the druids carefully .
Christian and Zubin glanced at each other with a grin before turning back to the druids as well .
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