"So, Rio... where are you from?"
I cringed a little upon hearing the question. The one asking was walking directly by my side, refusing to budge as she stared at me curiously.
Ignoring her, I kept moving forward. We were already a long way off from the City Of Lamar, nearing the Forest Of Monsters.
I left Shamac and Ruth behind since I didn't fully trust Aries being alone in the city. Though the two of them would most likely be able to win against him, I wasn't certain of anything.
"Just watch him, make sure he doesn't overstep his bounds. Only engage when it's absolutely necessary!" Was my order to them.
As for Galandel, I left him in charge of the city in my absence, telling him to gather the fee Adventurers who were left and give them important roles of guarding the city in my absence.
In the case of a few monsters spilling out of the forest, it would be good if there were some last resort of defense to protect the city.
