"And why are you traveling alone? " Riana asked the bolt still hovering.

"Yeah. Gilash is my destination. " Krish answered.

Hearing his answer Riana was shocked. But she saw an opportunity in despair. She relaxed a little and moved towards Krish.

"Riana. From Summerfield. " She introduced herself. She tried shaking hands with Krish but he didn't respond making her think that he was being rude. But in reality, Krish had no idea that people do such things as shaking hands.

"It's dangerous to travel alone in these parts. Why don't you join my party and we can share our burdens? " Riana said with an amiable smile.

Krish was a bit suspicious as she was hostile just a few seconds ago. But she did have a point as he had no knowledge of the city so it was best to travel with someone.

"I will join you but I have a condition. " Krish said folding his hand.

It sure took Riana some time but she was able to make out that Krish was not from somewhere much civilized. He was definitely from some backward area. He was wearing old clothes with a rugged backpack.

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"You want money, don't you? "

"Yes," Krish said nodding.

"Ok. We will provide you with compensation when we reach the city. "Riana said with a smile.

" By the way, can you use magic? I don't feel any mana around you. "She asked.

" I can fight. " Krish answered knowing that he had to prove his worth.

"Yes, no problem. " Riana's grin grew wider. She was sure that Krish knew nothing about magic and this was like a blessing for her. A naive guy who didn't know much about the world, she got the ultimate present from God.

"Let's go, I will introduce you to our party. " Riana said as they both made way towards the camp.

"What is that ...... Is that smoke? " Krish asked Riana.

"Smoke? But I didn't start the fire? Hey, let's move faster. " Riana said as she began sprinting towards the camp. Krish also followed her closely. Riana was a bit surprised by his speed but didn't have time to worry about it.

"What happened here? " Riana said looking at the aftermath of what looked like a fight. The trees in the surrounding were burning and both the mother and son were nowhere to be seen.

"Where is your team? " Krish asked.

"Are you fucking blind? Don't you see they were abducted in a fight? " Riana said angrily.

"Hey. You didn't mention there were enemies. " Krish said folding his hands.

"Shut up you fool. We have to find them. " Riana said panicking.