Wind howled past his ears. Above the clouds, Su Xiao sat cross-legged on the Stormflame Dragon's back, meditating. This time, A'Mu had remained behind to guard the lord's manor. It was both more reassuring that way and necessary because they were dealing with the Wolf God. If A'Mu went up there and took a beating, he really would die.
As the Stormflame Dragon descended through the clouds, Whitehoof Harbor appeared before them in the early morning light. The Winter Legion was currently stationed there. The place temporarily belonged to the beast race and was guarded by Eguin.
When the Stormflame Dragon landed, the defensive spell formations around Whitehoof Harbor temporarily shut down. Eguin, Harvey, and Viper led their respective subordinates forward to meet them.
"Sir, the ship will be here soon."
Eguin spoke up. Su Xiao halted and looked at him suspiciously. "It seems you don't want me to stay in Whitehoof Harbor for long."
"Sir, I absolutely had no such intention. Who has been tattling to you again?"
Eguin casually nodded toward Harvey, implying that the Silent Beast, Harvey, had secretly reported him to the lord. Harvey laughed in exasperation when he heard that.
"I haven't heard any rumors to that effect."
Su Xiao's words made Eguin sigh in relief. But in the next moment, Su Xiao said, "The ship won't arrive for a while anyway. Bring me the inventory of Whitehoof Harbor's captured supplies. I'll take a look."
At that, Eguin and Viper's hearts leaped into their throats. Could that thing even be inspected? Once he saw it, the two of them would basically be finished.
"Sir, it was my negligence. I was in such a hurry to attack Floating Light Island that the records of Whitehoof Harbor's captured supplies were compiled rather haphazardly."
Eguin tried to muddle