It has been a week since they had encountered the coffin carrying old man.
It was an eye opener for the three of them.
They could feel that the old man didn't have any bad intentions against them.
It was more of an inquiring gaze, but the intensity and power of his gaze was so overwhelming that the three of them was nearly frozen.
The old man knew that they didn't have any bad intentions against the village, he just looked at them as he felt the killing aura in them, and seeing the way they were dressed and the obscure enhancements their cloaks had, he knows that they were some sort of secret department the kingdom had, and he has no intentions of going against a kingdom, so he just let them be!
Meanwhile, the three of them had to take another day of rest in that town after what happened.
A day later, they had arrived at Breeze City.
This was one of the biggest cities of the kingdom!
Because of the Panagea River, which spanned from the north of the Zulqifar kingdom to the south of the Masamune Kingdom!
This was the biggest River that divideds the whole continent!
Because of this, Breeze City enjoyed the resources available within the river!
This city thrives in not just fishery but tourism and other marine businesses! Just like storm city but not with the unpredictable weather conditions!
After the three arrived at the City, they went to the inn, which was branch of the IAI Department.
Taking the newest intel they went into their room for another planning.
"Hmmm.."
Eiji, who was reading the scroll this time, hummed.
"According to the IAI Department, Eden Dugby was last seen at the forest, which means that he is still running towards here!
Because of the other teams chasing after him, it would still be quite a while for him to arrive or maybe he won't even be able to arrive here!"
The other two nodded their heads.
"So what we need to do is to stay guard in this city and make sure he doesn't get a ride towards Gale City!"
Akai mused.
"Exactly!"
Eiji nodded and continued.
"Then we would need to be vigilant, we'll wait at all the entrances of the city, but more so looking towards the direction of the forest!"
""Got it!""
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Finishing their plans, they then went and executed it.
They can't exactly look for the Duke that controls the city right now and tell him to stop all operations and to not let anyone get inside the city.
That would step on their interests and make a bad impression on the noble.
Although the noble might still do it, he could also refuse to do so depending on his mood.
Besides, the IAI Department had already informed the Duke of the City about the situation, so the security within the gates were doubled but the Marine and boating businesses can't just be stopped abruptly.
But there were more swordsmen taking care of the docks for more security.
And so, for the next two days was- the waiting!
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As Eiji vigilantly looking out into the forest expanse inside one of the towers of the city walls, he suddenly saw a familiar figure from the city guards.
He had a sunny albeit awkward smile as he talked with his teammates.
"Renji?!"
Eiji watched as the once energetic and enthusiastic kid was now all grown up and looking really good with all muscles in his body.
But there was something wrong in the atmosphere in his team.
It felt like they were avoiding him or something.
This was the first time he had seen Renji in the city, but it seemes like he had been here for quite a while now as Eiji watched Renji navigate the city with familiarity.
But... Still, his teammates weren't with him! From the start to finish, they just glanced at him but said nothing.
It would've been obvious if there was some internal conflict or bullying in the team, but it felt like Renji wasn't forcing his teammates with him or even fighting against the obvious discrimination.
*Sigh!
Eiji sighed.
'It seemed like Renji also has some problems huh..'
Musing internally, Eiji decided to talk with Renji after finishing the mission.
He can't exactly go and reunite with Renji with his current identity.
And so Eiji continued the look out for Eden Dugby and he would also spot Renji within the city from time to time.
*End Of Chapter.