“Let him go,” Zarda spoke with a carefree tone.

“Chief!?”

“Men are always like that. When they decided to do something, they would see it to the end… that’s what a creature called a man is all about…”

“But Tolants are extremely dangerous!” Lafetti can’t still back down. She didn’t want for Rain to head in such a dangerous battle, where life and death can be determined with a flip of a coin.

That is extremely dangerous even for her… she would become crazy if something happened to Rain!

“Then protect him…” but Zarda didn’t share the same thought as she replied with a faint smile. “If you don’t want to lose something, then protect it yourself…”

“… …”

Thus, Rain managed to join the group.

Just before leaving to prepare, Rain gave Zarda a big thumbs up from a hidden position, the expression in his eyes showing his approval. It was clear that Zarda taking his side made him extremely happy.

Seeing his amusing action, Zarda’s lips curled into a faint smile and after turning around, she almost let out a laugh. That human is really interesting…

Zarda felt that the following days living in this hellhole wouldn’t be so boring…

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Rain surveyed the group that would attack the Tolant’s Colony or whatever it was called and saw sixteen Lamias wearing armors while holding swords, spears, bows and some weapons he couldn’t identify.

Then his head turned towards his side and spotted Lafetti who was standing at his side. Even though he always saw her all the time, and had even had intimate relations with her, but the sight of her still gave him an intense jolt.

Today, Lafetti was dressed in a warrior attire. The Iron Mail she was wearing made her look especially valiant and heroic in bearing. She wasn’t wearing a helmet like those Greek warriors in the 300 movie, but her appearance really made her looked like Achilles, a war God… or should it be Athena before a fight starts would be fitting to describe her heroic presence right now…?

In any case, Rain felt he would fall for her all over again whenever he saw her in this appearance.

Can we call this novel ‘My Cool Lamia Wife’?

It seems to be fitting… Rain mused inwardly.

As soon as Lafetti and Rain arrived, everyone’s gaze immediately turned to them. Of course not towards Lafetti but to the only celebrity inside the tribe; Rain.

A rather slim youth with a glossy black hair which was stylishly trimmed and his eyes were that uncanny blue which was almost violet. He had magnetism and a mystique making him an arresting man for the women in the tribe.

He had this air around him – something indefinable.

He was brusque, almost uncouth but he had a good character and personality which was unlike the common man.

Some of the Lamias sent a confused gaze while wondering why he was here and some stared at him curiously and interestedly.

Some stares even gave Rain Goosebumps… especially that one girl who was staring at him like she was a hungry dog and Rain was an expensive steak in front of her… what a manic girl…

Subconsciously, Rain stepped back and grabbed Lafetti’s hand in fear. He was scared that if Lafetti left, leaving him alone, he would be like a bone thrown into a group of rabid dogs… his chastity was in danger!!

Lafetti thought Rain was nervous of his first campaign and her stern expression softened. She squeezed Rain’s hand while the other hand caressed his cheek and then fixed the light armor he was wearing.

Truthfully, Lafetti wanted for Rain to wear a heavy armor, a kind of armor that wouldn’t let even a rat bite him as it almost covered his entire body to avoid any kind of injuries. But of course, Rain adamantly refused.

If classified to a warrior group, Rain would be an AGI type fighter, not a STR type. The armor would only drag him down, causing his movements to slow down. Thus, he chooses a light armor which was made not to obstruct one’s mobility; leather clothes with only the part of his chest, arm and knee guard were made up of steel.

Lafetti denied but after hearing Rain’s reason, she gave up.

As for weapons, since he didn’t know how to use a bow nor other weapons besides a sword, Rain naturally choose a steel sword with appropriate size and weight for his own use and tuck two daggers on his waist, for emergency purposes. He had become a bit better in using sword due to Lafetti constantly teaching him.

“It’s fine, just stay at the back and do not make any unnecessary actions like going at the front…” Lafetti had already repeated this many times, Rain wondered how Lafetti really saw him. A small child or a mischievous student?

He was like a small kindergartener during a field trip, always being nagged and warned by his teacher, elders, and guardians for not doing any kind of mischievous actions that might disturb others…

Do they not know that the more they forbade something the more likely it happens… children are prone to being adventurous, you know.

When they are forbidden to do something the more they liked to do it…

And Rain was also a child, mentally that is… only his little brother is the adult here…

“Just let all the fighting to us, you, stay at the back and do not act recklessly…”

Rain frowned. What is she saying? He felt like she was saying, stay at the back and just watch the movie… of course, if there was a popcorn, eat that and behave…

Rain decided to open his other ear and let the river flows silently…

As he was being warned all over, again and again, Rain found Zarda walking ( Slithering ) towards them. So, she will also come, well I guessed that’s normal.

She was dressed in light armor and on her waist was a small sword, probably; a half that of a normal sword and on her hand was a halberd. On her other hand, she was holding a silver helmet with a green feather topping on it.

Well, she was… “Wow” Rain unconsciously muttered out aloud.

Lafetti frowned upon hearing what he said and the hand that was holding Rain’s hand suddenly tightened causing Rain to exclaim in pain.

“What are you doing?!”

Lafetti glared in response before snorting.

“Seems like you are quite ready, we will be leaving now so prepare yourself,” Zarda said with a lovely smile.

“Okay.” Rain’s simple and honest expression on his face made him seem like a simple youth from the countryside, uncontaminated by city life. He took a deep breath and prepared himself… he can’t make any mistakes or else he would be grounded by Lafetti the next time something like this happened.

He needed to show his cool side and be like ‘I’m Captain America, bro!’

Looking at Rain’s serious expression, Zarda was amused and almost let out a laugh. “Rain, you will be staying with me for the entire trip, of course, only until we had located the Queen. That way, you will be safe till then since I will be staying in the center part of the group…”

“What, no way!” Rain immediately refused. Staying in the center would mean he would be protected by the entire team and of course meant no time to show off.

Staying at the back would even be better than staying in the center group… in that way, some monsters or even injured ones might still reach him…

But in the center line? No way is that going to happen!

In a play of chess, a King is always being protected heavily not letting any enemies get near!

Rain immediately understood that trouble was about to befall him, and quickly exhibited a panic-stricken appearance. He tried to protest, appeal whatever he could think of even to the point of showing puppy eyes but all failed.

Lafetti also frowned since she felt some kind of strange intentions from Zarda but since Zarda’s proposition is indeed the best option, she chaste all the strange feelings and nodded her head in agreement.

Rain’s safety is the most important thing for her.

But Rain adamantly refused… albeit, unfortunately, a mere slave has no say in this matter.

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