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?"

"I just have a feeling Smart is plotting something."Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"Of course he is, but that country boy isn't stupid either. If he agreed to go, he must be prepared."

"Shall we sneak over and see what they're up to?"

Curious as 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 was still outnumbered, causing Victoria some worry.

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Belle saw through Victoria's concerns and teased her, "Are you worried about the country boy, afraid he'll be at a disadvantage?"

"I am not!" Victoria quickly denied defensively, but then added, "You know what Smart is like. If something happens to Danny, we'll end up in Smart's clutches."

"Don't worry! Danny will be fine!

Smart is no match for him. Smart may be 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 cross the line, so we're safe with him."

Both Belle and Victoria were wise women who knew how to judge a man's nature; they knew Danny could be trusted far more than Smart.

Meanwhile, Danny had entered the

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

surroundings, Danny realized

The woodland was filled with traps. Although they seemed

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professionally made, Danny wasn't fooled.

These traps might be sufficient for catching game, but trapping Danny would be an impossible task.

"Easton, what are you up to?" Danny suddenly called out, startling Easton and making him flinch.