Meanwhile, while Shien had been caught by Tier and reduced to a "plaything," Lumya and Merika were out shopping on their own.
"Sigh..."
On the road, Merika hugged her staff and listened to the discussions coming from all around her, unable to stop herself from letting out a wistful sigh.
Beside her, Lumya followed Merika nervously, her face full of concern.
"Are you all right, Merika?" Lumya asked worriedly. "If you don't feel well, you should go back and rest. I can handle buying the recovery items by myself."
The two of them had gone out so late to purchase recovery items for their adventures—various Magic Potions.
Ever since what had happened in Arutol Canyon, Vivian had realized just how important sufficient healing supplies were to a squad in a crisis. They were not only necessary for sustaining a prolonged battle, but also essential for ensuring everyone's safety and preventing the loss of combat strength. Because of that, Vivian's Squad had developed the habit of always keeping a certain amount of recovery items on hand for emergencies.
This task was usually handled by Lumya and Merika. As the squad captain, Vivian needed to keep in contact and negotiate with the guild, so she did not always have the time. Tier knew nothing about such matters, leaving only Lumya and Merika barely qualified for the job. Thus, they became the squad's dedicated logistical staff for purchasing supplies.
Right now, Vivian was still at the guild, preparing to select tomorrow's commissions and investigate the movements of the various noble families. Tier had gone home ahead of them, leaving only the two of them outside to buy the somewhat insufficient recovery items.
Under those circumstances, Merika could not possibly go back alone.
She had no choice.
"If Lumya went alone, she'd definitely get