Water Magician

Editor: Tseirp

The two individuals had left the deputy governor’s office. In the deputy governor’s office.

“That was very interesting.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku said, sipping her tea.

In front of her sat Captain Solon, also sipping tea.

“Those two were in front of the ‘Unwandering Forest’, weren’t they?”

“Yes. It seems they were there at least from yesterday evening to this morning.”

“From the Autonomous City of Kwebasa to Jonjon. The ship sank, and they proceeded on land… Then they ended up in front of the ‘Unwandering Forest’. If we consider it straightforwardly, they passed through the forest…”

“That would be the case. But that’s impossible…”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku muttered.

The dense jungle that Ryo and Abel emerged from, where the Dragon King’s city was located, was known to be vast and immense. But how vast it was and what lay within it, no one knew.

This was because anyone who tried to venture deeper would find themselves inexplicably back at their starting point.

For as long as anyone could remember.

The name ‘Unwandering Forest’ came from the inability to venture into its depths or even get lost in it.

Yet, those two seemed to have managed to pass through the forest.

How in the world did they do it?

The answer would remain a mystery.

Even those two likely didn’t know the exact details.

Deputy Governor Sue Ku shook her head slightly and shifted her thoughts to another matter.

“Is there a possibility that those two are spies from the Atinjo Grand Duchy…?”

“Unlikely.”

Captain Solon answered firmly to Deputy Governor Sue Ku’s question.

“If they were spies, they would have been more discreet.”

“True.”

Captain Solon smiled wryly, and Deputy Governor Sue Ku nodded in agreement.

The letter of introduction from Duke Helb had been decisive.

It would be highly unnatural for spies to present a letter indicating deep ties with Duke Helb themselves.

“However, that swordsman… Abel, was it? He is a terrifyingly skilled individual.”

Captain Solon returned to a serious expression.

“For someone once called the ‘Sword of the Nation’ to say that…”

“You flatter me. That was a long time ago.”

“Then, could they be assassins?”

“No… they stand out far too much for an assassin either.”

Captain Solon shook his head. And continued.

“However, Sue-sama seemed particularly cautious about the one in the robe.”

“You noticed that? As expected.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku said, frowning and nodding.

Then, she continued.

“That robed man, Ryo-dono… he is a monster.”

“What?”

Captain Solon was taken aback by Deputy Governor Sue Ku’s words.

“What do you mean?”

“He is a magician. Not a sorcerer, but a magician. Both of them were enveloped in some form of magic, so that much is certain. However… I couldn’t sense any magic power emanating from him.” ṛÃℕＯᛒÊⱾ

“…Sue-sama, you can sense magic power from people. And everyone, to varying degrees, emits magic power from their bodies.”

“Yes. But from Ryo-dono, there was nothing at all.”

“Is such a thing possible?”

“Of course not. That’s why I said it. He is a monster.”

What Deputy Governor Sue Ku whispered echoed words once spoken by Roberto Pirlo to Guard Captain Groen and murmured by Bandelsh, chairman of the Blue Jade Trading Company in Manyamya.

The exceptional recognizes the exceptional.

This phrase might not only refer to skill but also to a person’s caliber.

“It is a great help that Captain Solon’s First Squad, under your leadership, handled the matter among the patrol team. Just like the escort at the inn this time, the elite squad will remain close to those two. Whether those two are enemies or allies, they are not individuals we can afford to let out of our sight.”

“What do you think should be done about them… Sue-sama?”

“To be honest, I don’t know. Ideally, they would leave the city without incident, but… I doubt that will happen.”

“Is that your intuition?”

“Yes, it is.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku shrugged as Captain Solon frowned and asked.

Her intuition was notoriously accurate.

“We’ll also have the intelligence department assist us…”

“Understood. I will coordinate with them.”

“I will inform Director Mogok of the Intelligence Department myself.”

Ten Minutes Later, the Intelligence Department Director’s Office, within the Deputy Governor’s Office.

“Sue-sama, you’ve come in person regarding the two individuals in question, haven’t you?”

“Indeed, as you’ve surmised, Director Mogok.”

Greeting her was Director Mogok of the Intelligence Department, a man in his fifties with dark skin and half-gray, half-black hair.

He was responsible for overseeing intelligence operations in the western half of the Bosuntar Kingdom, based in Mifasoshi.

Like Deputy Governor Sue Ku, he was a key figure in the kingdom.

“The fact that they might have come from the ‘Unwandering Forest’. Makes them individuals the Intelligence Department cannot ignore. Furthermore, the swordsman is reportedly highly skilled.”

“If you’re already aware of that much, this will be quick. Captain Solon’s first squad is handling their ‘escort’. I’d like your department to monitor them as well.”

“Of course, that’s fine, but… what specific information do you need?”

“Everything.”

When Director Mogok posed the question, Deputy Governor Sue Ku responded without hesitation.

“What they do out of the patrol unit’s sight, what their true intentions are…”

“I see. Well, the patrol unit’s escort is limited to outside their room, after all. Understood. I will report back with everything they do beyond the patrol unit’s gaze.”

“I appreciate it.”

With that, Sue Ku rose to her feet.

Intending to leave the room right away, but…

“Director Mogok, are you all right?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“You look tired.”

“Oh… that’s embarrassing.”

Director Mogok, being a high-ranking official in the Intelligence Department, is a meticulous individual with few flaws, even in his personal life.

It’s rare for signs of fatigue to show on his face while on duty.

Even now, most people wouldn’t notice his exhaustion.

However, Deputy Governor Sue Ku could sense it.

Having known Mogok since their families were connected long ago, Sue Ku was attuned to even the slightest changes.

“My daughter…”

“…Mifa?”

“Yes…”

That alone was enough for them to understand.

It was about Mogok’s second daughter, Mifa.

“She’ll be heading to the capital soon, won’t she?”

“Yes…”

Mogok replied before letting out a heavy sigh.

He continued in a murmuring tone.

“I wonder why she turned out like this…”

“Living by the sword isn’t a bad thing…”

Sue Ku, who had also devoted much of her life to magic, responded with a faint smile.

When someone dedicates themselves too much to a single pursuit, those around them often worry.

Sue Ku understood this all too well from her own experiences.

“Besides, with her exceptional swordsmanship, that’s why Princess Shio Fen personally chose her as a maidservant, isn’t it? Well, they grew up like sisters to begin with.”

“Yes, I’m aware. I’m proud of her as a parent… I’m grateful for her dedication to the sword, all for the princess… But as a maidservant, being skilled with a sword alone won’t suffice…”

“That’s true…”

Sue Ku also understood.

Why Mogok was troubled.

At the same time, she realized this was ultimately a matter of Mogok’s feelings and worries…

The next day.

Ryo and Abel headed to a clothing store in the morning.

As expected, two patrol guards followed them closely.

“Abel, you’re definitely attracting the attention of everyone in the city. Deciding to buy you a cloak right away was the right move. Once you wear it…”

“Do you really think wearing a cloak will stop these stares?”

Abel replied, glancing at the patrol guards trailing them.

“There’s a chance. Maybe one percent.”

“Exactly. The stares are because of the patrol guards following us.”

“That’s true, but it can’t be helped. A dangerous swordsman like you needs to be monitored under the guise of an escort.”

“It’s not just me. Ryo, I’m pretty sure others are watching us besides those two guards.”

“Ah, your usual! Someone’s watching us sense? My magic confirms it. We’re being monitored by a group of four. Unlike the patrol guards, these guys are probably from the intelligence or espionage department.”

Ryo was no stranger to being watched, especially given his experiences in the western countries.

“Well, it can’t be helped.”

“Yeah, it can’t.”

Both Abel and Ryo resigned themselves to the situation.

At the very least, the surveillance also served as protection.

“They’ll probably prevent bad guys from attacking us.”

“Let’s just hope the ones guarding and watching us don’t turn into the bad guys themselves.”

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