Although Elron's abilities could effectively counter the strange energy, Ronin decided to play it safe. He waited for Ridder's injuries to heal while also anticipating the arrival of the twenty-first of the month.
Defensive forces had been deployed to the areas north of Black Earth Town and Grey Soil Village. However, the people in the valley showed no signs of advancing, and the territory remained peaceful.
While he waited, Ronin inspected the housing construction and land reclamation in Black Earth Town, and also dedicated more of his time to practicing Swordsmanship and sparring.
He was now a Bronze Level Peak Knight. Although Macken had reached the Silver Level, his strength was increasing very slowly, with his cultivation progress at a mere 18/1500.
That said, although Macken didn't have much of an advantage over Ronin in power or physique, his defensive Swordsmanship was nearly impenetrable in close combat.
