I missed this manga, thanks for the translation!
I didn't expect a fight this soon, that really goes to show there'll be even more trouble from now on. Really well done battle.
I hope Dr Smith doesn't die by the end of his journey, mostly because I don't want Talas to become a widow again... I mean, I have nothing against our guy but for sure I can't bear how heart wrenching would be to see her bury another husband...
Are you kidding? He suddenly got shot at from who know's where and who knows why, and then he got sand in his eyes, in addition to being tasked with holding down the injured horse. What else exactly did you want him to do? He was given a different task entirely, so nobody there expected him to fight back. Besides, he had no weapon, no skills in using them even if he did, and was impaired due to the sand. The fact that he didn't break down and have a panic attack under those situations is manly enough
Azel is still best husbando but Ali's proving himself yet again to be a strong contender to steal that title. It's amazing that they're both still bachelors. I remember Ali mentioning that he needs money before he can settle down. I hope Smith gives him a generous bonus for the excellent work he's put in.
@Guytsu yes totally. And besides I think this is not Talas being disappointed but Talas realising how close her newest and most beloved husband just came to death, and she did so little to protect him. Much is out of her hands, but I bet she wishes he'd just take her to his peaceful home already, rather than go deeper in dangerous territory.