Leaving this Wild Gorilla settlement area, Saine continued flying north.
Originally, Saine had merely intended to take a brief look at the settlement controlled by the allied forces of the Fire Melt Mountain Knights' Hall along the way.
But to his surprise, he spotted an acquaintance with just a distant glance.
"Knight Cindy, I didn't expect you to be the one stationed here." Saine flew forward and greeted her.
As Saine spotted Cindy, Cindy also saw Saine standing before the numerous Plant Creatures.
Since they were acquaintances who knew each other, it would have been inappropriate to pretend not to see one another and leave directly.
The settlement Cindy was stationed in was separated from the settlement of Level-1 Magician Eri, which Saine had just left, by only one mountain.
The Fire Kite Mountain Range was vast beyond measure, with tens of millions of native creatures here alone.
For him and Knight Cindy to meet twice, it had to be called a stroke of luck.
Cindy was also somewhat surprised by Saine's appearance.
When they met this time, the female knight still bore traces of sorrow and loneliness on her face.
When Saine flew over, however, she quickly concealed them again.
It seemed her husband's death in battle had affected this Level-2 female knight greatly.
"Saine Mage, long time no see." Cindy greeted him in her armor.
Saine was not a magician particularly skilled at livening the atmosphere. Likewise, Cindy had little to say due to the sorrow in her heart. After exchanging a few words, the atmosphere between them grew increasingly awkward.
After telling Cindy they would meet again next time, Saine took his leave.
Cindy did not try to keep Saine. As she watched him depart, the female knight thoughtfully reminded him, "Your wife Nataya and the others