"Aldrian?" she said.
Aldrian tried to calm himself as his mother called out his name. Gently, he tried to shake her hand off his wrist while responding,
"Aldrian who? Did you mistake me for someone else?"
He did his best to appear confused, but his racing heartbeat betrayed him. Her gaze felt like it was piercing into his very soul.
"Listen, miss, I just happened to pass by when I heard the battle nearby. It so happened that you were fighting a devil—one of the Seven Deadly Sins, no less. I had to prioritize getting you to safety. Luckily, I have a high-level escape talisman with me, so we can get away from the Lust Devil."
Hearing his explanation, Irene frowned, but she still tried to position herself to sit up.
"Since you seem fine and out of danger, I'll take my leave," he said, walking toward the door.
