Chapter 2055: Heading to Black Iron Village Chapter 2055: Heading to Black Iron Village Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Destin Wrotenâs expression remained unchanged.
After speaking to Braydon Neal in a low voice, he turned and walked down the mountain.
Braydon followed behind him, as if taking a casual stroll through a courtyard.
âFather, itâs over there.
Uncle Destin just asked me to come back and fetch you first.â âThat guy from outside is really good-looking.â A small voice suddenly came from ahead.
The child who had left earlier returned, bringing along a tall, thin man, and hurried over.
The manâs face was tense and solemn.
When he saw Destin and Braydon, he let out a sigh of relief.
âDestin, are you alright?â âIâm fine,â Destin replied, shaking his head.
âWhat could possibly happen to me?
Look how worried you are.â âItâs good that youâre fine.
Thatâs all that matters.â The tall, thin man turned his gaze to Braydon, who was standing behind Destin.
âIs this the outsider?â Braydon nodded.
âThatâs right.
But rather than being called an outsider, Iâd prefer you address me by my nameââŹâBraydon Neal.â The tall, thin man looked apologetic immediately.
âAh, my apologies.
My name is Felder Wroten.
Iâm just an ordinary villager here in Black Iron Village.
If my earlier way of addressing you was inappropriate, please forgive me.â Braydon regarded the polite man in front of him.
âYou donât need to apologize,â he said kindly, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Destin, noticing their cordial exchange, smiled.
âHaha, letâs go.
Itâs almost lunchtime.
Braydon has just arrived, so we must show him proper hospitality.â The group began making their way down the mountain.
Braydon, however, kept his eyes on the scenery along the way.
On the left, a vibrant cluster of blooming flowers caught his attention, while on the right stood a golden maple forest with its leaves turning dry and brittle.
âBraydon, what do you think?
This is the unique scenery of our Black Iron Mountain,â Destin said, glancing back at him.
Braydon smiled faintly before falling into a thoughtful silence.
âIndeed.
This kind of scenery is truly rareââŹÂŚâ The group eventually reached the foot of the mountain, and a small village came into view.
White smoke rose lazily from chimneys, cloaking the entire village in a veil of warmth and life.
It had been a long time since Braydon had seen such a scene.
âBraydon, isnât our Black Iron Village well-built?
Even Silver Cityâs captain couldnât stop praising it when he visited.â Seeing the pride on Destinâs face, Braydon nodded obligingly.
He said nothing further and followed Destin into the village.
At the entrance, a group of dogs stood in a tense standoff, staring at one another like predators ready to pounce.
One large yellow dog growled fiercely at a big black dog on the opposite side.
The black dog, not one to back down, barked furiously, rallying its allies.
Destin, noticing the commotion, cursed under his breath and strode forward.
âBig Yellow!
Big Black!
You two mutts are itching for a beating again!â âIf you donât start catching mice instead of stirring up trouble, Iâll break your legs!â The dogs, once fierce and aggressive, immediately wilted at the sight of Destin.
Their tails wagged furiously as they put on their best submissive faces.
âLetâs go, Braydon.
These dogs fight every day.
Iâve gotten used to it,â Destin said, gesturing for Braydon to follow him into the village.
Braydonâs gaze lingered briefly on the dogs before moving on.
He followed Destin down the dirt path, taking in the rustic surroundings.
As they walked deeper into the village, Braydon surveyed the buildings on both sides, his thoughts swirling.
His expression turned cold, his mood darkening with each passing moment.
Sensing something was amiss, Destin glanced back at Braydon.
âBraydon, are you feeling unwell?â Felder also turned to look at him.
âNo, Iâm fine,â Braydon replied, his voice laced with frost.
âIâm just grieving for my compatriots.â âGrieving?â Felder and Destin exchanged confused looks.
âBrother Braydon, did someone in your family pass away?â Braydon shook his head slowly.
âItâs nothing.
Letâs go.â Though puzzled, neither of them pressed the matter.
As they walked, children from the village spotted Destin, who was carrying his large sword.
They immediately ran over, their faces lit with excitement.
âUncle Destin, youâre back!â âUncle Destin, when will I be as strong as you?â âUncle Destin, my dad asked me to tell you that the new weights he made for you are ready.â Watching the children swarm around Destin, Braydon couldnât help but smile.
But beneath the warmth of his expression, his deep-set eyes carried a chilling coldness, as if peering into an abyss.
Destinâs home was modest, with a small courtyard, two rooms, and a living area.
He and Braydon settled in the living room.
âWhere did Felder go?
Did he head home?â Braydon asked.
As soon as theyâd arrived, Felder had left with the child from before.
Destinâs expression turned peculiar at the question.
He glanced around to ensure no one was listening before leaning in and whispering.
âThe woman in Felderâs household is fierce.
He usually doesnât dare say much at homeââŹâshe calls all the shots.â Braydonâs expression grew curious.
âIsnât that normal?â From Braydonâs perspective, it wasnât unusual for women to take charge in the household.
In his view, men and women were equals, with roles determined by personality and status, not gender.
Destin looked stunned.
âBraydon, what are you talking about?
How can a man let a woman rule over him?â It dawned on Braydon that Destin was a traditional, old-fashioned man who believed a womanâs place was in the homeââŹâwashing clothes, cooking, and raising childrenââŹâwhile men worked to provide.
Braydon smiled but chose not to argue.
Their beliefs were too different, and neither was likely to sway the other.
âDestin, is it just you living here?â Braydon asked, changing the subject.
Destin nodded, scratching the back of his head.
âMy parents passed away when I was young.
I survived thanks to the kindness of the villagers.
Thatâs why Iâve made it my lifeâs mission to protect this village.â
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