ToCF

Chapter 286-290

Toonka's side had stepped back. The Empire's side had retreated back as well.
There was just the empty ground between the two sides that had their shields up.

"...Fire."

The fire that had shot down from heaven was burning in that space.

The legends said that a god had sent down the first fire to help the people, however, this time it felt like a punishment from heaven.
Duke Huten was subconsciously clenching down hard on the hilt of his sword.

"Duke-nim."

He could hear the shaking voice of the high-grade mage behind him. It was the person in charge of the Empire's First Mage Brigade.

"That is not magic."
"What?"
"That is just pure fire. I believe it must be an ancient power."

The brown robe. Duke Huten couldn't help but think of that person.
That person had been standing next to Rosalyn.

Ancient powers and Rosalyn? Duke Huten naturally thought about someone as he put those two together.

Cale Henituse.
He couldn't help but think of that name. At the same time, he remembered how the Roan Kingdom had helped out at the Breck Kingdom's battle. It made him suspicious.

At the same time, he didn't think that it was possible. If he had to name the two kingdoms that currently had a good relationship with the Empire, it would be the Caro Kingdom and the Roan Kingdom. Furthermore, Cale Henituse had even received a medal of honor from the Empire.

'No need for useless suspicions.'

However, he knew he needed to be wary of that brown-robed individual. The arrogance slowly started to disappear from Huten's eyes.
On the other hand, Cale had to put some strength into his legs that almost gave out from being so shocked. His body swayed a bit.

"...Ca-!"

Rosalyn quickly shut up as the soldiers were nearby and grabbed his arm. She then observed Cale's face underneath the robe.

'...Huh?'

Cale looked fine. Forget fine, he looked extremely energetic.
Here's a good comparison to what it looked like. It was similar to when a bookworm who had been studying indoors all the time decided to take a walk because it was a beautiful day. Once they come out and do some light stretching, color returned to their pale face and they looked much healthier than seconds prior.

That was how Cale's face looked right now.
His face that had been getting paler and making people worried had a slightly red tint to it, making him seem very healthy.

"...Are you okay?"

Rosalyn asked as she looked toward Cale's eyes with concern. On the other hand, Cale came to his senses after seeing the shock and nervousness mixed on Rosalyn's face.

He looked around.
The soldiers seemed shocked and the mages seemed even more shocked.
Chief Harol had an odd expression on his face.

Cale looked down below as well.
Toonka was looking at him from inside the shield.

– Human! Are you really okay? Hmm, you do seem okay, but that is weird! No! I got it! That fortification with the rain of gold must have been amazing!

Raon's relieved voice could be heard.

– If it is like that, let's fortify all the other ones as well! Then our human will never be hurt!

He then heard Raon's voice turn sad.

– ...Never mind. We can't do it right now. Fortification requires a lot of money... I do not have much in my piggy bank just yet.