I raise elves in Florian

"We've reached a fork in the road."

After having lunch, the four of them set off on their journey. As they walked, they came to a fork in the road, next to which stood a wooden cabin.

"This road leads to the northern plateau, while that road leads to the port of Inotraru."

Frilian pointed to the two forks in the road, and the one they were heading towards was the one leading to the northern highlands.

"Frilian, could that be the inn?"

Shutark pointed to the wooden house in front of him, and through the window, he could see that there were still quite a few people having a meal inside.

"That's right, after all, this is the main road. It seems we won't have to camp out in the wild tonight."

Frilian took Shi Yichen's hand and walked towards the inn, with Philon and Shutark following behind.

As soon as they entered, they saw Viabel and his two companions, as well as Shi Yichen and Frilian.

"Isn't this Lord Shi Yichen and Frilian? I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

Viabel stood up and looked at Shi Yichen and Frilian. After all, they had just received their Level 1 Magician qualifications together in Visaster not long ago, and Shi Yichen was one of the founders of the Continental Magic Association.

"I didn't expect to see you all here."

Shi Yichen smiled as he looked at Viabel and the other two. These three had been together in both the first and second rounds of testing, including when the "privileges" were awarded, and they were still together now.

"We happened to be going the same way, so we went together."

Viabel said to Shi Yichen with a smile.

"Don't be so formal, just treat us like friends."

Shi Yichen smiled and said to Viabel and the other two. He could tell from their eyes that his appearance made them uncomfortable.

"Frilian, let's go book rooms first, and let the children play together for a while."

Shi Yichen said to Frilian that their presence made Viabel and the others uncomfortable.

"Ah."

Frillie nodded and followed Shi Yichen to the front desk.

"Shutalk was a great help when we were fighting the Lion Boar."

"Hey! Viabel, I didn't expect to run into you here."

Viabel and Hugh Thurtarke shook hands happily, as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for years.

"The demons on the northern border have started rioting again, and I have to hurry back. In the end, I chose to go back by sea."

Viabel explained to Hugh Thurk why he was there: to travel by sea, one had to pass through this area.

"But why are they here too?"

Hugh Talke looked at Viabel's other two teammates.

"We're going the same way to the port of the capital, so we might as well travel together and look out for each other along the way."

Viabel said to Hugh Thurk, "This must be fate. The three of us have been together the whole way."

"Viabelle was just fussing about being seasick."

At this moment, Eresh came to Viabel's side and spoke to Shutark.

"You're an old man, what kind of behavior is this?"

Hugh Tarek looked at Viabel speechlessly. This grown man was afraid of getting carsick. If word got out, people would probably laugh their heads off.

“I’m telling you! I’m not some old man yet. Until recently, I was a young man in my twenties.”

Viabel would never admit that she is indeed not young anymore.

“Zain often says those kinds of things too.”

Hugh Tarek looked at Viabel speechlessly; he and Zain were indeed very similar in one respect.

"Speaking of which, have you thought carefully about what Shutark told you last time?"

Viabel looked at Shutark and asked.

"what's up?"

Shi Yichen and Frilian had already checked in and came over when they heard what Viabel said.

"The situation on the northern border is quite bad. There is a serious lack of forwards. I won't force you, but even if it's just for two or three years, I hope you can help maintain peace on the front lines."

Viabel looked at Shutark and said that this was something he had talked about when he and Shutark fought the Lion Boar together last time. He could tell that Shutark was an excellent vanguard.

Moreover, Shutark has been constantly developing, and such a forward-thinking talent is exactly what is needed on the northern border. Therefore, he wanted to win over Shutark and have him work with him to maintain peace on the northern border.

"Oh, I see."

After hearing what Viabel said, Shi Yichen and the other two understood.

“Viabel, I told you before, I’m the vanguard of this squad.”

Shutal made it clear that he would not leave his current squad, and with Philen there as well, he was even less likely to leave.

"Is that so? I'm still not giving up. I'm willing to do anything for the northern border. Besides, Lord Shi Yichen is also the vanguard of the team, so it doesn't matter whether the team needs you or not."

Viabel put his arm around Hugh Tarek's shoulder and said, "There are many people who cultivate both magic and martial arts, but none of them can cultivate to such a powerful level as Shi Yichen."

In comparison, it seems irrelevant whether Hugh Thurk is in the team or not, since there is already a more powerful midfielder, so Hugh Thurk has no additional purpose.

"Lord Shi Yichen, Frilian, is there any way I can persuade this guy?"

Viabel looked at Shi Yichen and Frilian and asked.

"that……."

"Of course you can."

Before Philon could speak, Frilian agreed with Viabel.

"Lord Frilian!"

Philon looked at Frillie in disbelief. She had agreed to someone so easily. What would she do if she really managed to get rid of Shutark?

Thank you.

Viabel put his arm around Shutark and walked toward their table. Viabel's other two companions also began to help persuade Shutark to come.

"You're having a great chat."

Shi Yichen glanced at the four people beside him, who were chatting enthusiastically.

"Perhaps for Shutark, staying in our team is too stifling."

Frilian smiled as she watched the four people chatting happily beside her. There was nothing she could do; their entire squad was made up of girls. If Zain were there, Shutark could at least chat with him.

"..."

Looking at Hugh Tarek's happy expression, Philon didn't know what to say. Perhaps he had been too harsh on Hugh Tarek.

. . . . . .

night.

Shutark was standing on the balcony of his room, looking at the night sky, completely unaware of Philon walking towards him.

“Um… Mr. Shutark.”

Philon looked at Hugh Tarek somewhat embarrassed and asked.