The narrow cabin could only fit a bunk bed. A small table and chair stood beside the tiny window.
Lia lay on the upper bunk. She poked her head over the edge and said to Ailis, who was half-reclining on the lower bunk and reading a book of Holy Prayer:
"Ailis, I heard the Grimm Empire has many followers of the Goddess of Freedom and has built many temples. Do you want to visit Roland Continent?"
Ailis laid the book of Holy Prayer open across her lap, looked up at her impish little sister, and replied with a smile:
"I heard Roland Continent is on the other side of the Endless Sea. It must be very far from here, right?"
Lia blinked and made an adorable expression as she said:
"Boss said that once the Half-Elves here have settled into stable lives, he'll sail to the Grimm Empire. I want to go with him, but I don't want to be separated from you either. Come to Roland Continent with us when the time comes."
Ailis was somewhat surprised and asked uncertainly:
"Me? Wouldn't that be inconvenient?"
Back in the Dark Land, Lia had never worn such an expression. From the moment she had been able to grip a dagger, she had followed the camp's hunting parties out to search for prey. Ever since then, Lia had been supporting her...
Now, Ailis had gained the ability to live independently, and the coldness in Lia's eyes was gradually fading away...
"How has it felt, following Boss Roy around everywhere lately?"
Ailis had always been grateful to Roy, but she had never been particularly curious about him. Yet as Lia continued to change, light gradually filled those black eyes, and Ailis slowly became curious about Roy.
What kind of Half-Elf was this Boss