The Crimson Feather.
A figure who had become quite famous in the Northern Sea, particularly within the Ice Palace.
âThere isnât a soul in Zhongyuan who doesnât know that guy.â
With a relaxed demeanor, Yuriâs âcompanionâ had spoken with evident amusement while explaining this person.
It had been years since theyâd last met, but he remained as bright and clear-headed as ever.
âAnyway, heâs an extraordinary guy, you know?â
Perhaps time had mellowed him.
The once self-absorbed man now seemed preoccupied with boasting about a new friend heâd made.
âThat guy will definitely make it big. Thatâs why there isnât anyone in Zhongyuan who doesnât know him.â
âThe Crimson Feather?â
âYeah. The Crimsonââ
His words were interrupted by an odd breath, but Yuri chose not to pay it any mind.
This man had always been a bit eccentric, after all.
Still, if such an oddball could go on praising someone so highly, Yuri couldnât help but grow curious herself.
And so she asked.
âWhite Fox.â
At her call, her âescortâ turned her head.
A tall, slender figure with strikingly curvaceous lines.
This person, commonly known as the White Fox, always wore a white fox mask, concealing their face from view.
Her companion had once mentioned that the White Fox had suffered severe burns as a child, leaving scars so disfiguring that she chose to hide them.
Having heard that, Yuri had never thought to ask her to remove the mask.
âDo you know about the Crimson Feather as well?â
[â¦]
The White Fox nodded silently.
She was a person of few words.
Yuri herself didnât speak much, but even she was outdone by the White Foxâs taciturn nature.
Oddly enough, Yuri found that comforting.
The White Fox didnât engage in unnecessary chatter, nor did she betray any signs of strain or discomfort.
And on top of that, she was an immensely powerful martial artist from Zhongyuan.
Yuri liked the White Fox.
She liked her enough that the thought of her eventually returning to her homeland annoyed her.
ââ¦If even you know him, he must truly be a famous figure.â
âEven if the Crimson Feather wasnât well-known, sheâd know him well.â
âHmm?â
Yuri tilted her head at her companionâs cryptic remark.
âWhat do you mean by that?â
âThatâs because the two of them areââ