Kaylyn couldn't believe it when she noticed Siso catching up to her group again. It seemed he had no intention of letting them go without a confrontation.
"What exactly do you want?" Kaylyn asked, her voice sharp with irritation.
Siso, however, appeared unfazed. With a grin, he replied, "We've known each other for years, Kaylyn. Must you be so cold-hearted?"
"If you keep spewing this nonsense…" Kaylyn warned.
"Fine, let's get to the point," Siso said, feigning a serious tone. "We're both from the same nation, and we've known each other for a long time. When we reach the sanctuary, it would only make sense for us to support each other, wouldn't it? Strength in unity, after all!"
His words sounded noble, as if he were acting entirely in Kaylyn's best interest.
"And how exactly do you propose we 'support each other'?" Kaylyn asked, her eyes narrowing.
