"Razor, my dear student! Long time no see."
Ellin put her hands on her hips, turned toward Razor, and flashed him a dashing smile.
"Ah... yes, Ellin, teacher!"
Back when Ellin had first obtained the Wind God's Divine Core, she had struggled to adjust to the sudden surge in her strength, causing Anemo to leak out.
On Venti's advice, Ellin had gone to fight the King Wolf, Andrius, to hone her martial skills and get used to her power.
Ellin had fought Andrius in Wolvendom for half a month, and during that time, she had also befriended Razor, the boy who lived there.
She had often stayed out in the wilderness to roast meat for Razor, occasionally gone hunting with him, and taught him combat techniques such as Dragon Claw.
She had often called herself Razor's teacher back then, and Razor had never minded.
In short, over those two weeks, they had forged a deep bond, becoming both teacher and student and close friends.
Now, seeing Ellin suddenly appear and save him, joy immediately lit up the face of Razor, who struggled with words and understood little of social conventions.
"Are you all right, Razor?"
After dealing with the Rifthounds, Ellin walked over to Razor and asked.
"I'm fine. A little hurt. Then, no strength left."
"As long as you're all right."
Ellin breathed a sigh of relief and summoned Hydro energy to heal Razor and restore his strength.
Just then, Jean, Venti, and the others arrived as well, each asking after Razor with concern.
It was the first time Razor had found himself surrounded by so many people who cared about him.
He looked a little embarrassed and lost. Lowering his head, he stammered, "I'm fine. Thank you... thank you, everyone."
"Why, did you, come, here?"
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