My wry smile broadened at his words. If there was a chance to explore beyond the village, I wasn't interested. So, I replied, "I'm sorry, Stronghold Leader Drakar, but I have to decline your offer." The village had everything I needed for a comfortable life in my second chance, and the risks of an uncertain adventure didn't outweigh what I had here.
However, Stronghold Leader Drakar let out an immediate sigh and shook his head at me. "If you had joined me, I had envisioned great achievements that we could have attained together," I observed as his hands began to emit a warm silver glow.
