"Of course not, Elder Mantle, the Guide Knight was being pursued, and we merely extended a hand to help him out of the predicament."
Feeling the feeble breath of the young man on his shoulder, the Elves Scholar also felt a bit awkward. This plan was entirely a brainwave of Sio's, but it had to be said, it was effective, and they indeed helped Ian escape from his enemies.
To some extent... a benefactor? Anfa wasn't too certain, after all, they could have ensured the young man wasn't injured. But no one could say for sure.
——It seems I need to add a little more to our aid to the Guide Knight as compensation.
"Anyway, his physical injuries are not serious, but his internal organs have been disrupted by the enemy's Origin Quality and are somewhat in disarray. He will need to rest and recuperate in quiet."
Thinking this, Anfa also gave Sio a sidelong glare, then shook their head to regain a calm and rational demeanor.
