"Does that being often operate in and around the Guman Kingdom?" Kael was somewhat surprised as well.
The Duchy of Laxum, where Sandworm Market was located, was a neighboring country of the Guman Kingdom. If what Angel had said was true, then didn't that mean the Preacher might even be in the Duchy of Laxum?
Angel said, "I only heard it as a rumor. As for whether it's true... wouldn't asking settle it?"
As he said this, Angel looked toward the nature spirit walking ahead.
The nature spirit seemed to sense the gaze upon it. It paused slightly, then turned back to stare at Angel.
"I heard that the Starlight Glory Merchant Caravan often operates near the Guman Kingdom. Some even say that the Preacher might be in the Guman Kingdom." Angel asked, "Is that true?"
When he and Kael had spoken, they had not taken any measures to conceal their conversation. Thus, the nature spirit had clearly heard their exchange.
The nature spirit fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I don't know about that. If you two wish to learn more, you may ask my master."
Angel asked, "So the Starlight Glory Travelers' Inn you mentioned really is a shop under the Starlight Glory Merchant Caravan?"
The nature spirit had not wanted to answer, but since Angel already knew of its origins, there was no point in hiding it. Besides, once they reached the travelers' inn, Angel would be able to tell even if it said nothing.
With that thought, the nature spirit nodded. "Yes."
Angel continued, "Then is your master the Preacher?"
The nature spirit shook its head. "No."
When it came to matters involving its master, it probably was not lying. Its master truly was not the Preacher.
Angel asked several more questions, even deliberately