Early in the morning of the third day after Kilgaru left for the kingdom of Euthret.

The soft orange-red sun shone on the windless sea, sparkling and sparkling, and with the sound of fish people entering the water one after another, a new day began.

In the harbor of Sivaran, a sailing ship is preparing to leave. Although it was about to start a new journey, the cabin where the food and water were stored was quite empty, and probably less than a quarter of the space was used. If the ship was fully loaded, it would probably only have enough food for three days, but at the moment there were only twenty passengers in the sailboat that could accommodate a hundred people, and although the small number of people brought about an increase in the endurance, it was better to always have enough food and water to be safe.

Of course, there was a reason why the ship only carried this little supply, because the twenty people on board were not people who traveled around the world or did business, but warriors from the former kingdom of Vervila, and their purpose was to penetrate deep into the enemy line and rescue the princess.

To accomplish such a difficult task, such a small number of people is too bleak. Perhaps it would not even be possible to find out where the princess was imprisoned. To use the strength of a mere twenty men against a kingdom that has fallen completely into the hands of the rebels is undoubtedly an egg to a stone. But that's why they only brought a little food, because they didn't want to come back alive.

Although they were about to embark on a journey of certain death, there was no cowardice in the expressions of the twenty people. On the contrary, everyone was in good spirits and ready to travel.

"Actually, you don't have to do this, His Majesty Kilgaru is a great man who is quite wise, although he said that he does not want to meddle in the affairs of your country, but I believe that he will definitely rescue Princess Dorasia on this trip."

On the dock, Lanka persuaded the fiery red girl who was about to board the ship.

"Thank you, Lord Lanka, for your kindness, but we have already made up our minds, and although it is a bit presumptuous to say so, we do not want to entrust the hope of rescuing the princess to a monster, and you don't need to persuade us anymore."

Kaiya took a deep breath of salty air and said calmly.

"I am very touched by your willingness to sacrifice your life for the sake of your country, and I am not trying to stop you. However, I just think you can wait for Lord Kilgaru to come back, in case he does save the princess, you will not die in vain. ”

Lanka stepped forward and grabbed Kaeya's arm.

"Although your words are reasonable, Lord Lanka, please forgive us for not waiting any longer, for every day that passes, Dorasia is in more danger, so we have to act immediately."

Kaiya turned and wrenched her arm out of Lanka's grasp.

"But ......"

"Needless to say, Lord Lanka, I know that someone very important to you in this incident was also taken by them. What would you do if your emperor didn't promise to bring her back? ”

The unshakable determination in Kaiya's eyes was evident in her eyes, and her words made Lanka unable to refute, because if Kilgaru hadn't promised him to bring back Nina, he might have set off with the warriors in front of him at this moment.

"Okay, I see, then I wish you all the best on this trip."

Lanka nodded, saying goodbye to Kaia in a slightly sad tone.

"Kaiya! It's time to go! ”

A shout came from the deck, announcing the beginning of this journey of death.

"Goodbye, Lord Lanka, if your Emperor Majesty can really save the princess, I hope you can take care of her instead of me, after all, she ...... you"

Kaiya didn't know whether to tell Dorazia about her crush on Lanka, so she stopped talking about it abruptly.

"What?"

Lanka looked at Kaiya, who suddenly stopped talking, with some confusion.

"Ah, no, nothing, then I wish your country prosperity."

Kaia smiled awkwardly, and finally decided not to talk about it, after all, Lanka seems to have someone he likes, and Dorashia doesn't know if she can get through the current difficulties, so let's not add unnecessary trouble.

"Well, well, if His Majesty Kilgaru really brings Princess Dorasya back, I will definitely do my best to protect her."

Lanka nodded firmly, the sea breeze ruffling his hair, reflecting a beautiful smile. Although he hadn't known the young lord in front of him for a long time, for some reason, every time he saw the other party's smile, Kaiya always felt very relieved.

It's nice to be able to see a warm smile like that before you die.

Kaiya waved goodbye with her back to Lanka, and strode towards the sailboat, I don't know if it was because she was ready to die, her mood suddenly became relaxed and happy, and even the cold sea breeze around her became warmer.

Wait, this feeling of warmth seems to be getting stronger and stronger, and there is a burst of heat.

"What's that!"

"Quick, dodge!"

A jumble of screams rang in her ears, and Kaeya looked up, and then she saw the sun set.

It was a fireball about the size of a sailboat!

The fireball that landed at great speed hit the sailboat docked in the harbor, and the violent explosion rolled up the hot air with the smell of burning, and in an instant, the fragments of the sailboat poured down like a rain of fire, and the stirred sea water washed up on the dock, splashing Kaeya's body. It should feel very biting when you are drenched in the winter sea, but now the water is as warm as a hot spring. The fact that it can instantly heat up seawater to this level shows how powerful the fireball is.

"Be careful!"

Before her brain could react to what was happening, Kaiya seemed to hear Lanka's shout, and then her body was pushed to the ground in front of her by a powerful force.

Kaeya felt something heavy weigh down on her entire body, and fiery shards crackled and fell all around. If you had been hit by those splinters, you would have been injured somewhat, but because your body was pressed, you didn't get hurt.

"Are you alright?"

Just when Kaiya felt happy in her heart, Lanka's voice came again, and it was close to her ears, and the weight on her body gradually disappeared.

"I, I'm fine......"

Realizing that Kaia had just protected herself with her body, Kaiya looked a little nervous for some reason, and her voice became choppy because of this, perhaps because the air around her became a little stuffy under the powerful energy of the fireball, and Kaiya's cheeks flushed red.

"Ahh Lord Lanka, you're hurt! ”

Kaiya looked at Lanka to the side, and then let out a scream like a normal girl.

Although Lanka was wearing full-body armor, his head, which was not wearing a helmet, was still scratched by splinters.

"It's just a small injury, it's fine."

Lanka wiped the blood from his forehead and said nonchalantly.

"What the hell is going on?"

Kaeya looked at the burnt sailboat, and suddenly thought that Seren and the other warriors were on board, and an irrepressible sadness welled up in her eyes.

"Uncle Seren!"

She shouted in the loudest voice, but was answered only by the crackling of flames.

A huge ship appeared on the sea level in the distance, and then another identical fireball flew swiftly from far and near.

Lanka's expression instantly became serious, and he immediately drew his saber and shouted at Areb, who had just risen from the ground, and several goblin guards, "Gather your troops and prepare for battle!" ”