FWF Chapter 234 -: 233 Fearless couple union.[3]
Chapter 234 -: 233 Fearless couple union.[3]
"Hehehe..."
A rough laugh drifted through the evening air as Kavin sat atop his horse near the crest of a grassy hill.
Below him, Timber Wood Village rested peacefully beneath the fading sunlight.
Thin trails of smoke rose from chimneys, winding lazily into the sky while the village was as empty as a matchbox without sticks.
From this distance, the village looked calm, ordinary, and completely unaware of the trouble descending upon it.
Kavin’s eyes remained fixed on the settlement.
He possessed a broad frame and powerful physique, though not the bulky build commonly associated with warriors.
His muscles were lean and tightly packed beneath sun-tanned skin, giving him the appearance of a hunting beast rather than a soldier.
Short black hair sat messily atop his head, constantly disturbed by the wind blowing across the hilltop.
His face was ordinary enough to disappear within a crowd, though by Zlycon standards, yet there was a restless energy within his eyes that made him difficult to ignore.
Like most Zlycons, he was tall, standing close to seven feet in height.
His light-brown skin reflected the crimson sunlight, giving him a strangely warm appearance that contrasted sharply with his profession.
A wide grin spread across his face as he gazed toward the village.
"Today we’ll finally get that girl for our son," he said, turning his horse slightly toward the woman riding beside him. "What do you say, honey?"
Standing atop a dark horse was a woman who looked completely out of place among a group of bandits.
She was breathtakingly beautiful.
At nearly six and a half feet tall, Jasmine carried herself with a natural elegance that made her impossible to overlook.
Long crimson hair, the color of fresh blood beneath the setting sun, had been gathered into a neat bun behind her head.
Her brownish-golden skin glowed warmly in the evening light, while her delicate features appeared as though they had been carved from flawless jade by a master sculptor.
Her nose was small yet refined, her lips soft and perfectly shaped.
Three small beauty marks decorated the area around her mouth, two resting beneath her lower lip while the third sat above it.
Rather than distracting from her beauty, they enhanced it, giving her appearance a distinctive charm that lingered in the minds of those who saw her.
Yet beneath that beauty hid something darker.
A subtle cruelty and quiet possessiveness.
An anger that seemed permanently buried beneath her skin.
Her eyes drifted toward the village chief’s house.
For a brief moment, her gaze lingered there before shifting toward a younger rider positioned nearby.
The boy looked almost identical to Kavin.
Messy black hair, ordinary features, the same sturdy build.
Looking at him, one could only wonder if Jasmine’s exceptional appearance had somehow decided not to participate in his creation.
The harshness within her eyes softened immediately.
"We will," she replied gently. "After all, our boy likes her."
As she looked at her son, a mother’s affection filled her expression.
He was her only child.
Years ago, she had given birth to a daughter with him, but the little girl had not survived.
The loss had left a wound that never truly healed. Because of that, Jasmine had devoted everything she possessed to her son.
If there was something he wanted, she would do everything within her power to place it in his hands.
Her gaze returned toward Kavin.
The sunlight had turned deep red. Long shadows stretched across the earth as the sun slowly descended toward the horizon.
It was almost sunset....which meant it was time.
Kavin turned his horse around. Waiting behind him stood the rest of the Fearless Couple Union.
Twenty riders, ten men and ten women. Every one of them sat beside their partner.
Some were holding hands, some were sharing flasks of alcohol, while others exchanged affectionate smiles while casually discussing which houses they intended to rob first.
Despite being bandits, there was a strange harmony among them. The group genuinely liked one another.
Unfortunately for everyone else, they also genuinely enjoyed stealing things.
The sight immediately filled Kavin with pride.
With a dramatic flourish, he drew a sword from the scabbard hanging at his waist.
The blade reflected the crimson light of sunset, sending flashes of red dancing across the gathered riders.
"Fearless Couple Union!" he shouted.
The conversations instantly stopped, every rider turned toward him.
Kavin raised his sword toward the sky like a knight who was leading his fleet to a battle.
"Today we take all the rations from Timber Wood Village!"
A roar of approval erupted from the group.
Kavin laughed loudly before continuing. "And after that, we take a long break! No raids! No work! No worries!"
The cheers grew even louder. Then Kavin pointed his sword toward his son.
"And once we’re done, we’ll celebrate my son’s wedding!"
The riders immediately exploded into excitement. Several began cheering.
One of the women started clapping. A man near the back was already discussing gifts.
Another loudly declared that he would personally roast three pigs for the celebration.
The atmosphere resembled a village festival far more than a gathering of criminals.
Kavin nodded in satisfaction, then he raised his sword higher. "Now repeat after me!"
The riders immediately straightened. Their eyes burned with fanatic enthusiasm.
"Who are we!?"
"FEARLESS COUPLE UNION!" the bandits thundered.
Their voices shook the hilltop. Birds resting among nearby trees exploded into flight.
Kavin’s grin widened even further. "What are we going to do!?"
"We will take all the rations!" the riders roared.
"Those who resist shall perish beneath our swords!"
The response echoed across the countryside. Kavin’s eyes practically sparkled with excitement.
"Who are we doing it for!?"
The answer came instantly.
"For our partners!"
The riders raised weapons into the air. Swords, axes, spears....even a frying pan.
"Eternal glory to the Fearless Couple Union!" The roar surged across the hillside like a storm.
At the very front, Kavin could no longer contain himself.
With a sharp slap against his horse’s side, he sent the beast rearing upward. Its front legs kicked high into the air while it released a powerful neigh.
"Eternal glory to the Fearless Couple Union!" he bellowed.
The others immediately joined him. "Eternal glory to the Fearless Couple Union!"
The entire hill seemed to tremble beneath their enthusiasm. Then, like a flood released from a broken dam, the riders charged forward.