With the little confrontation out of the way, the group continued their journey.
Iris seemed to have calmed down, much to the relief of Sylph, who was staying close to her just in case.
Lake, on the other hand, led the group while also taking the initiative to scout ahead, with the others following closely.
As the group followed, Kate seized the opportunity to dash ahead, reaching Lake in an instant, then matching his pace.
She gave him a meaningful glance, to which he understood and cast a sound barrier spell.
"That was quite something, wasn't it?"
Lake didn't glance her way as he continued running. "I don't understand," he replied.
Kate didn't say anything immediately as a thoughtful look dawned on her face.
"... Listen, Lake, do you have something against the fairies or..."
"I'm not racist, if that is what you're inferring." Lake's face turned slightly dark. That was the second time someone had asked him that.
