The guards immediately straightened up when they saw Javier returning on Buddy, humming contentedly with a pouch of gold jingling in his hand.
"Huh? Young Master? We didn't notice you heading out!" one guard exclaimed, looking alarmed and confused.
Before Javier could respond, Liana—riding elegantly on her Pekko, Pikko—spoke up, her calm, authoritative tone settling the guards. "Don't worry. I was with him the entire time."
The guards visibly relaxed, nodding quickly. "Oh! Miss Liana!"
One guard scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "We should've known everything would be fine if you were with him. Apologies for the oversight."
Javier smirked mischievously but stayed quiet, letting Liana handle the situation.
"Young Master is perfectly safe," she added, casting a quick glance at Javier, her tone subtly hinting at his recent mischief. "However, I trust you'll remain vigilant in the future."
