Both of them took a step back, putting a safe distance between each other.
It was then that Violet sheathed her weapon, and Villes took refuge under the leafy shadows.
"The Black Crow Castle you're seeking is just ahead... But what exactly are you trying to do?" Violet looked him up and down.
He was carrying an ornamental sword that was more for show than practical use and was venturing through the forest in formal attire, completely unsuitable for battle.
Although this part of the forest was relatively safe, with mercenaries occasionally passing through, it did not mean it was devoid of danger.
Unless one had absolute confidence in their own abilities, no one would casually stroll through the forest dressed as he was.
His identity as a member of the Blood Clan was confirmed, and his style, suffused with an old-world aristocratic air, reminded Violet of the tool she wanted to use.
