Chapter 243: The War that Decides the Fate of 'The Bridge' Part 46
Seven sat on his chair behind a table as he motioned his hand for Kayn and Gilbert to sit on the two sofas in front.
Kayn briefly glimpses at his surrounding first to take note of any means they can use in case something goes wrong before directing his focus to Seven.
"Are you done looking around?" Seven asked after he notices Kayn looking at the place.
"Yes," Kayn nodded.
"Alright," Seven interlocked his hands on top of the table and inquired, "So, what is the purpose behind your visit?"
"We had no choice but to escape," Kayn expresses.
"Is the situation over there really that bad?"
"There are only a few of us remaining. And ever since Chief Kody and Chief Kellan were captured and taken to the town hall, all the hidden members of the Assembly of Freedom within their ranks were eliminated one after the other," Kayn explained.
"How did you become aware of our presence?" Seven asked with great caution, wary that the enemy might be attempting to infiltrate their ranks by posing as one of their own.
"It was only this morning that we heard the news that there are people trying to cause disruption in their preparation for war, and the first thing that came into mind was a rescue team to save Chief Kody and Chief Kellan," Kayn showed a look of worry on his face. "I am telling you now to save you time and your men from danger, they're both already dead. There's no need to get inside the Dream Village anymore to save them,"
"Are you certain about that?"
"That's the only way you can explain their recent clearing operation,"
"He's right!" Gilbert interjected. "Even our camp was hit after that day Chief Kody and Chief Kellan were taken into the town hall,
Kayn added. "If there's something we had noticed, it is that the current management of the Dream Village is using us as a means to bait out the traitors within their own. But since they cut off this bait, it means they no longer needed us,"
"I guess you're right," Seven found it very reasonable. "Unfortunately, even if you had successfully escaped, you still won't be able to return back to base,"
Hearing that, Kayn and Gilbert instinctively grabbed the hilt of their weapons.
"Calm down, I don't mean any harm," Seven quickly tried his best to rest assured Kayn and Gilbert.
Kayn and Gilbert calm down.
"We cannot go back yet as I fear Chief Kylo would severely punish us for returning without accomplishing anything," Seven informs them of his worry.
"Is that so…" Kayn sighs heavily. "Is that why you are trying to disrupt the progress of their preparation?"
"Yes," Seven nodded. "Even if we can't return with Chief Kody and Chief Kellan. At the very least we have inflicted some degree of damage to the Green Horn City's side,"
"I understand,"
Kayn and Gilbert express their understanding.
"In the meantime, you can take a rest. I'll continue inquiring you about the situation inside the Dream Village tomorrow," Seven motioned his hand for Kayn and Gilbert to leave.
The duo nodded at Seven before leaving the tent.
"Second step is successful," Gilbert whispered to Kayn.
"Despite the circumstances, we should still remain vigilant," Kayn emphasized his wariness.
"I know,"
As there was no proper accommodation around the place, thus Kayn and Gilbert went ahead and picked a tree to climb up and take a rest.
"It's going to be a long evening," Kayn muttered as he stared at the beautiful sky of the forest nearby the Dream Village.
"I'll try my best to fall asleep," Gilbert sighs. Just this morning he woke up on a very soft and comfortable bed, but now he has to sleep on hardwood. He seriously can't help but complain about it.
The evening passed by quickly.
Because they are in the enemy's territory, Kayn and Gilbert didn't get a good sleep in fear that they might find out or that they would try to attack them for whatever reason, considering that these people are mostly an unreasonable bunch.
In the morning, after taking their breakfast, Kayn and Gilbert were called back by Seven to his tent to begin the questioning.
All the questions that were asked were just basic questions that Kayn and Gilbert already expected the Assembly of Freedom would want to know about.
Examples of the questions were;
What happened to the rest of them after the Green Horn City invaded the Dream Village?
How did the clearing operations start?
Are there people stronger than them?
Were there perhaps any traitors amongst their own group?
Who are in charge of the management of the Dream Village now?
There were still more questions, but most of them focuses on inquiring about the Green Horn City's soldiers, Kayn and his group, and the possible situation in the base of the Green Horn City.
After the questioning was finished, Kayn and Gilbert were asked to temporarily join their company of soldiers, which the duo naturally accepted without any hesitation as that is what they intended to do from the start, and what position they want to be assigned to.
Without further consideration, Kayn and Gilbert volunteered to become kitchen staff. They used the excuse that it was their job before the Green Horn City invaded the Dream Village.
Initially, Seven had reservations due to the customary practice of entrusting cooking duties to the most dependable individuals within their company. After all, the food they consumed held the potential to be exploited by their enemy. Yet, upon sampling the meal prepared by Kayn and Gilbert, who had ingeniously incorporated Undead Apples, his hesitation swiftly dissipated, and he swiftly reversed his stance.
"I've never tasted anything the likes of what they prepared for me. That is why I am assigning them under your command, Alonzo," Seven, who is under the charm of Kayn, informs the head chef, Alonzo, of his decision.
"May I taste it, just to make sure?" Alonzo can't help feeling curious about it since Seven is usually quite picky about the food he eats.
And through that, the operation called Charming Freedom was initiated in the kitchen of Seven's company of soldiers.
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