Kain looked at the communication ring he had finally gotten back, his heart uneasy.
Orsted had said he had something to take care of and left on his own. Kain felt it would be better to return to the Magic University first.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Nanahoshi Shizuka. Are you the companion Orsted talks about so often?"
Kain blinked at the black-haired girl in a mask and black robe who had approached him, then gave her a friendly smile. Since Orsted had entrusted her to him, he would treat her well.
"I'm Kain Brand Reiback. It's nice to meet you, Nanahoshi."
Eris came over with her arms crossed, eyeing Nanahoshi warily.
Roxy had asked her to keep a close watch on any girls who got near Kain.
"This is my student, Eris."
"And the one leading the way is Rujierd."
Nanahoshi looked at the green-haired man, who had turned back to give her a slight nod, and seemed surprised.
"Is Mr. Rujierd from the Superd Tribe?"
"Yes, but don't get the wrong idea. Mr. Rujierd is very friendly, and the Superd Tribe isn't a race that eats children, whatever the rumors say."
Kain smiled faintly as he ruffled Eris's red hair.
"Oh, I see. But..."
Why does the red-haired girl beside you seem so hostile toward me? And isn't it a little rude to ruffle her hair so casually?
Nanahoshi's eye twitched. The long-haired redhead stood beside the black-haired young man with her arms crossed, her red eyes fixed on Nanahoshi with a hint of wariness and hostility.
There really is something wrong with this world's sense of propriety.
On the way, Kain struck up a conversation with Nanahoshi, who was walking behind him, to put her at ease.
"Orsted has entrusted you to me. If you need anything,