The way back was quiet and not as busy as it had been. It's not just because of the inevitable casualties, but after such a near-hellish journey, no one is in a good mood. At the same time, no outsider despises everything on the snowy mountains. At first, they always thought that the Bantu liked to scare outsiders with some unrealistic legends from the snowy mountains as a way to make fun of their incompetence. But they now find out that the Bantu people are not joking at all.

It wasn't the first time they had walked on the steep roads of the snowy mountains, but both Uma and Mirna felt that this was the most difficult trip to take. Even when they went to destroy the difficult Ice Elf Ssuke, they didn't encounter as many difficulties as they did now, and what seemed to have been settled a long time ago had become erratic. Was the cooperation between the Bantu and the principality really successful? This question could not help but arise in the hearts of the two men.

If we take this trip as an example, it is clear that the cooperation was unsuccessful. Neither side has been able to respect and understand each other, and all they see along the way is suspicion, mistrust, and almost shameless exploitation of each other. Although they themselves did not respect each other and understand each other. The Duchy had promised to help the Bantu with the threat of the Ice Dragons, and it now seems that this promise may bring more problems than that.

The atmosphere between Maffeo and Freya was awkward, and both wanted to say something to the other, but each of them gave up when it was time to say something. This embarrassment lasted for a long time, until everyone returned to the camp in the snowy region of Ston from the snowy mountains.

The sun had set below the horizon, and it was snowing heavily here because of the damn weather. Everyone who comes back here is physically and mentally exhausted and just wants to get back to their tent and sleep as soon as possible, and some people may choose to get drunk and forget everything they have been through today. When a person is numb to killing and dying, he may not be much different from the walking dead. It was a matter for the Bantu elders and shamans to report to Orka, so Maffeo and the other three returned to the tent with the unconscious Schultz on their backs.

Maffeo felt the urge to drink for the first time, but he didn't, knowing that even if he mustered up the courage to drink it, he would vomit it out as soon as possible, and he didn't want to be called a bastard wasting a good drink. "I think this trip has said a lot. Uma broke the silence in the tent, simply because the silence was full of embarrassment.

"Are you sure you're going to talk about it now?" said Maffeo, a little impatient, a little irritated by the heavy snowfall.

"We have to decide whether to stay or to leave. Uma shot back in a tough tone, he didn't want it to go on like this. Yes, there are so many things that are meaningful to him that there is no need to waste precious time in this hellish place.

"Well, great sorcerer, tell me what you think. Maffeo spread his hands indifferently.

"Maffeo, Uma's words are not wrong, you shouldn't have targeted him like this. Milna was a little unhappy with Maffeo's attitude.

Maffeo laughed, amused by the singing and harmony of the two to be exact. "I don't dare to target you, everyone knows that you can wipe out an entire army of elite soldiers with the touch of a finger. And I'm just an ordinary ghost swordsman, so, let me go. ”

"I don't remember messing with you, ghost!"

"Yes, you didn't mess with me, it was this damn snow that messed with me!"

"God, I really don't know what you're angry about. Uma shook her head, looking at Maffeo with an unreasonable expression. The latter tried to calm himself down, and he fell silent. But he could explode again at any moment, because he felt a cloud of anger lingering in his heart, and it was a damn fuse.

"At the end of the day. Freya, who had been listening silently to the arguments between the two sides, suddenly spoke. "We also have differences between us, and that's what makes each person different from others. Perhaps there are some things where we can be on the same page. But that doesn't mean we can see eye to eye on everything. Although I would love to say that there is no point in arguing like this. ”

"What do you mean, Freya?" asked Maffeo in a low voice, the first thing he had said to Freya since before he met Riku.

Freya looked at him and said expressionlessly. "Your quarrels with each other will only lead to unhappy breakups, and I don't think that's what the guys in Darktown want to see. Think about it, if Marcos and Fett can have a disagreement without quarreling, why can't you do that? Of course, I can understand that you would do that, after all, you are not Marcos and Fett, you are just yourself. ”

"Thank you, Freya. Uma thanked. "By the way, why did you remind us?" he seemed to agree with Freya's words.

"I'm going to leave. Freya said bluntly, and her words made the three of them look at her in surprise. Freya never makes a hasty decision, and she must have made it after careful consideration, which is what surprised them.

"Why?" asked Maffeo excitedly.

Freya held out her hand and motioned to Maffeo not to be so excited, as if if he continued to be so excited, he would fall in the next second. "I ...... I probably can't wait any longer, and to be honest, I'm worried about the situation in the imperial capital. Come to think of it, I've been in Arad for 5 years now. Although I enjoyed the war for a long time here, I don't think I could wait any longer. ”

"But maybe the ice dragon has a clue to the heavenly realm......" Maffeo said incoherently. "Marcos might find some clues in the Dark City. ”

"That's the problem, as it stands, I don't know how long it will take to get to the ice dragon. The long wait is a painful thing, especially when there is no clear goal. I am still a member of the Imperial Courtyard, and I must do my duty. Freya said regretfully.

Just as Maffeo was about to continue to dissuade Freya, Milna stepped forward and spoke. "I can understand you, Freya, and good luck. ”

"Thank you, Mirna. ”

"If that's your choice, I'm not going to stand in the way. Uma said.

"Of course, Uma. ”

Maffeo lowered his head and was silent, and after a while, he raised his head and spoke slowly. "We ...... See you in the imperial capital?"

Hearing him say this, Freya couldn't help but laugh. "Yes, we'll see you in the Imperial Capital. ”