The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 692 Going into the Woods



Danny came out of the lake, answering with an easygoing chuckle, "Smarty, while you've been busy, so have I-keeping the ladies amused." "Country boy, Easton and I have cut a huge pile of wood; come help us bring it out."

Danny could see right away Smart was up to something, but he wasn't concerned. He was curious to see what trick Smart might pull. Agreeing readily, he followed Smart into the small woods.

"They've entered the woods," Victoria observed, which earned her a playful glare from Belle.

"Do you want to follow the country boy into the woods?"

"It's you who wants to go, isn't it?"

"Off you go, you silly girl! Can't you be serious for a moment?"

feeling Smart is

isn't stupid either. If he

over and see what they're

a cat, Victoria was, above all, concerned for Danny. After all, Danny was alone, while Smart had his assistant Easton. Even though Danny had the advantage in strength, he

worried about the country

defensively, but then added, "You know what Smart is like.

worry! Danny

a scoundrel capable of anything, and while the country boy can be one too, he's smarter than Smart. Besides, I've known him for so long; as long as I don't provoke him, he won't come after me. And as for his mouth, well, he may like to make lewd jokes sometimes, but he's a decent man overall. He won't

how to judge a man's nature; they knew Danny could

had

after Smart. As soon as he stepped among the trees, Danny noticed Easton looking rather panicked. Surveying

surroundings, Danny realized

filled with