Chapter Seventy-Six Loneliness

"Miss, when did the Scarlet Rose become so humble?!" The guard named Owen took a step back, yet still said unwillingly to Batica.

The other three guards also seemed to side with Owen, believing that he was right.

"Hans, sit down."

She turned and said it softly to the side. Without a word, Hans quickly walked back and sat on the sofa with his back turned, his expression as though nothing had happened.

Faced with the same opponent, they had reacted in two completely different ways.

This immediately made Batica realize that this had nothing to do with saving face. The man named Owen seemed to realize something as well. He promptly shut his mouth and stood behind Batica, as did the other three guards, but it was already a little too late. Batica's expression had become extremely unpleasant.

"I don't know what Mr. Link wants me to protect you from, but your two people are already far stronger than I am!"

The three men behind Owen looked embarrassed when they heard Batica say that. Batica meant that they were not as strong as Monkey Seal.

Ao's faint smile eased the awkward atmosphere somewhat.

After all, there were suddenly so many gold coins, so it was only natural to need someone to escort them.

It was a perfectly reasonable explanation, and Batica believed it.

"Where are you escorting Mr. Link to?"

"The royal capital."

"Eh? If Mr. Link is selling wild bear limbs here, what is he going to the royal capital for?" Batica did not understand Toon's approach.

"Fred's capital must be very prosperous. I want to take a look!" Mirai's expression was full of anticipation as he spoke. Of course, it was not fake. He truly wanted to go.

"If there's nothing important, I suggest that you don't