"Thank you for helping me during that sand insect attack," said the knight, her voice soft yet firm. From her tone, Ethan quickly realized the knight was a woman. Ethan smiled, feeling that this new friendship might bring him closer to the mysteries of the Est family.
"There's nothing wrong with helping each other, especially in a dangerous place like the Maritak Desert," he replied warmly.
The knight removed her helmet, revealing her graceful face and long green hair that reminded Ethan of fresh leaves swaying in the wind. "My name is Leaf," she said with a gentle smile. "I'm the only female knight in this group, and this is my first mission. I was really nervous about it, but…" She looked a bit bashful, though her posture remained resolute.
