Chapter 334 - Episode Thirty-Four - Old Pen's Progress (6)

I was hanging on to the afternoon session of making the wooden dragon, but I was not in the mood.

But I was too preoccupied to do any work or give any instructions.

During the lunch break, I gave in to the temptation of discussing magic with Mea, who had come to check on me, and I had neglected her.

The members of the alchemist division were whispering in delight, saying, The leader is being churlish today, but I cant bring myself to be angry now.

Altamir, perhaps feeling responsible for Meas disappearance, said, should we go check on her soon? Ill see how I can follow up while youre not here, he suggested.

However, Penrath was walking around the workshop with his eyes in a pan, harshly evaluating the workmanship of the other members of the group, and building my work in that way.

Normally I would be very grateful for his help, but now that hes doing it, I cant help myself.

It was hard to find the right moment to leave the square.

-The incident happened less than an hour after we resumed making the wooden dragons.

As I was wondering what to do, Peter suddenly appeared in the square with a dozen or so of his men.

Im sorry to bother you.

I had never seen him with anyone other than Myunhi in this village before, but it seemed he had hidden them somewhere.

Hes not to be trifled with.

As soon as Peter arrived, he said, Get started, and clapped his hands.

His men spread out and surrounded me.

Thinking what was going on, Eh, are you going to help me? I asked, he had his men hold me down and begin to restrain Penrath.

Even I, a slow learner, could sense it.

Somehow, Peter had learned