Incompatible Interspecies Wives

Chapter 43: The World Tree (3)

We hurried towards the World Tree as quickly as we could.

The reason was a letter received by Ascal Celebrien the previous night.

It warned that the boss monsters were advancing closer to the World Tree.

We didn't seem to have much time.

Perhaps, even before we could formulate a proper plan, we would be thrust into battle after merely identifying the type of boss monsters.

Amidst the escalating danger, Hyung furrowed his brows. The elf elder, seeing this, tried to persuade us with heightened urgency, offering to even connect us to the nobility.

I couldn't see Adam Hyung's face, so I couldn't discern what exact plan he had in mind. However, he nodded to Ascal, ordering a quicker pace.

Due to the suddenness of the request, we couldn't mobilize all our Red Flames units.

Some were already dispatched, fulfilling other requests. Others had stayed back in Stockpin due to prior commitments to other requests.

Adam Hyung said that the situation was less challenging than the Blackwood mission, so I hoped it would be alright.

But at the same time, the atmosphere of our group was decidedly different from the time in Blackwood.

There was a palpable seriousness in the air.

Perhaps the fact that we didn't have our usual pre-mission feast the previous night played a part, and so did the looming possibility of an imminent battle.

Given our rapid pace, there wasn't much opportunity for the members to converse, which might have been the biggest factor.

Still, the members followed us with a light jog. Compared to our usual training, this was a mild exercise. Maybe it was even beneficial to loosen up this way in preparation.

Ner, on the other hand, seemed to struggle more.

For her, it might have been an uncomfortable journey as her riding skills were not that great yet.

"...Ouch."

Occasionally, Ner would let out a soft groan.

She seemed in pain from bumping her hips or thighs against the saddle.

"Are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine."

But Ner didn't complain once.

She clearly didn't want to be seen as holding the Red Flames back.

So, I also refrained from showing excessive concern for her and looked in front of me.

It was a scenery that would have looked more beautiful if we had traveled leisurely.

The sky was clear, and the green meadows stretched out endlessly.

Everywhere, flowers bloomed beautifully, and from afar, wild animals and birds could be seen.

It was almost a pity that Ner was too focused on riding her horse to take in this scenery.

Suddenly, as I checked the terrain, I spoke to Adam Hyung.

"Hyung, we need to move the formation to the left. We're venturing too deep into the territory of the Galdier family."

"It's fine. Just keep going."

However, Hyung disregarded my words.

Venturing too deeply into the territory of an unfamiliar family could lead to unnecessary complications.