Reborn as a Useless Noble with my SSS-Class Innate Talent-Chapter 72: Ch : Secret of the Fog - Part 1

Kyle notices two pairs of familiar mana running toward him, and the head knight tenses at the incoming presence.

Her instincts take over, and before she can process who they are, she unsheathes her sword and moves to strike.

A sharp clang of metal against metal rings through the air.

Kyle has already moved, intercepting her attack with his own blade.

With one hand, he blocks her strike, and with the other, he maintains a firm grip on the young assassin, ensuring the boy cannot take advantage of the commotion to escape.

The head knight’s eyes widen in shock, realizing her mistake.

She steps back and quickly composes herself, her grip tightening on her sword as she takes a steadying breath.

"Tch. You should announce yourselves properly."

She says, her voice gruff to hide her embarrassment.

Her words sounded harsh, but it was just her way of trying to calm herself down and access the situation.

Bruce and Melissa, now standing before them, are panting from their sprint. Bruce, ever cautious, keeps his weapon raised.

"Did you just try to cut us down?"

He asks, incredulous.

Kyle was surprised by the fact that Bruce had taken such a stance against someone who was higher in authority and obviously more skilled.

’Looks like I was right about Bruce. I might need to put him in even more danger to see results from him.’

Bruce felt a shiver go down his spine for no reason, and he immediately tried to look in the direction where Kyle was, but he failed to make eye contact.

Melissa scoffs, rolling her shoulders as if shaking off the near attack.

"We did try to make as much noise as possible. If you cannot hear us properly, then it is your fault muffff-."

Bruce acted quickly and shut Melissa’s mouth. He knew that Melissa had a problem with authority and being polite, but she was pushing her luck.

He had no idea why Melissa was acting like this. And truly, Melissa had no idea why she was acting like this either.

’Ugh, I should not care. But everytime I see that calm face, I want to attack it. What is it about the head knight that sets me off so much?’

Kyle remains calm, lowering his sword but not relaxing his stance.

"Tell me about the situation outside."

Bruce takes a deep breath.

"The situation outside is bad. The fog—it’s unnatural. We were fighting people, but…"

He hesitates, glancing at Melissa.

"They weren’t normaL. They moved like they had no will of their own, but they weren’t dead either. They felt... wrong."

She finishes grimly.

Kyle shifts his gaze to the sky. The sun is almost gone, sinking behind the horizon in a haze of fading light.

The head knight frowns and turns to him.

"We should leave while we still can."

Kyle, however, doesn’t move. He studies the boy in his grip, his expression unreadable.

"No. There’s something here we need to understand first. Also, it is too late to leave."

The head knight looks around the eerie village before turning to Kyle.

"Do you really think staying here is safe?"

she asks, her tone serious.

Kyle doesn’t hesitate.

"There must be a safe place. The assassin stayed here and waited for us, so he must know where to hide."

Kyle turns to the child.

"Will you talk now?"

The boy glares at him, his expression hard and stubborn.

"You can all die for all I care. I won’t help the enemy."

The head knight frowns. She steps forward and holds out her hand.

"Give him to me. Let me talk to him."

She says.

Kyle doesn’t argue. He hands the kid over, watching as the head knight kneels slightly to meet the boy’s eye level.

"If you cooperate, I’ll grant your wish."

She says firmly.

The boy’s eyes flash with anger.

Read 𝓁at𝙚st chapters at ƒrēenovelkiss.com Only.

"Then kill the higher-ups. That’s my wish. Only when they’re gone will the suffering end."

He snaps.

Everyone falls silent at his words.

Kyle, Bruce, and Melissa exchange uneasy glances. Even the head knight hesitates for a moment, her grip tightening on the child’s arm.

She finally exhales and steadies herself.

"One last time - Will you cooperate?"

She says.

The child clenches his jaw and shakes his head.

"No."

______

While the pair was arguing, Kyle decided to do something productive.

Kyle closes his eyes and focuses, trying to sense any mana around them.

He expects to feel something in the fog, but there’s nothing. No mana, no magical traps—just thick mist blocking their vision.

His eyes snap open as he realizes something.

’If there’s no mana in the fog, then whatever is controlling those people outside must be avoiding it. The fog isn’t a trap. It’s a barrier.’

That explains why the young assassin survived.

Kyle glances at the kid, who stares back with a blank expression, refusing to speak.

’So that’s how you’ve stayed alive…’

Just then, a familiar presence catches his attention.

He lifts his arm, and moments later, Queen swoops down, landing gently.

Even with the fog, his hawk familiar found him easily.

Kyle brushes a hand over Queen’s feathers, listening to the feelings they shares through their bond.

There’s movement outside the fog, but nothing within it.

’So as long as we stay here, we won’t be attacked.’

He turns to the group.

"The fog is keeping us safe. It’s not the enemy. It’s actually stopping those things outside from getting to us"

He says.

Bruce frowns.

"You sure, young master?"

Kyle nods.

"If it was dangerous, the kid wouldn’t be alive."

Melissa crosses her arms.

"So what do we do? Stay here all night?"

The head knight sighs.

"It’s the safest option. We’ll rest in shifts. One person keeps watch while the others sleep."

Kyle steps forward.

"I’ll take first watch. I’ll keep an eye on him too."

His eyes flick to the kid.

The young assassin scowls but says nothing.

Bruce stretches.

"Finally, a break. I’m exhausted."

Melissa sits down with a sigh.

"No fighting? I’ll take it."

Kyle glances at the fog swirling around them. It still feels unnatural, but at least, for now, it’s their best chance of surviving the night.