"Pfft, you think you could trick me into going with you? I don't believe it!" Angelica said disdainfully, pouting and wrinkling her delicate nose.
"Believe what you like. All right, I have things to do. Go do whatever you need to." With a smile, Han Shuo left Angelica alone and prepared to head to Candice's room.
Just then, the door to the room Angelica had run out of creaked open, and Archdruid Caspian emerged. One glance at Han Shuo made Caspian exclaim, "How come it's you?"
Han Shuo smiled and nodded cordially to Caspian, then bowed. "Greetings, Elder Caspian, Archdruid. Trunks and I met you in the Dark Forest last time."
"Huh? You know my grandfather too?" Angelica looked very surprised to see Han Shuo greeting Caspian. She glanced at her grandfather, then looked at Han Shuo as she spoke.
Han Shuo smiled and was about to answer when Caspian's eyes lit up. He looked Han Shuo over, and a thoughtful smile suddenly appeared on his face. "So it was you. But we should have met once more recently, hehe!"
Although Han Shuo had worn a black hood not long ago, he had done little to disguise his build or his voice. Moreover, when the matter ended, Han Shuo had called Caspian by name. With those three clues alone, it was hardly surprising that Caspian could quickly recognize Han Shuo upon seeing him again.
Han Shuo neither disputed nor explained Caspian's pointed remark. Giving Caspian a meaningful smile, he said, "I still have something to attend to. Goodbye."
"Little Angelica, don't disturb other people's business. Come back inside with me." Caspian nodded in understanding, stepped forward, and took hold of the little elf, preparing to lead her away.
At that moment, Candice, who had heard Han Shuo speaking, happened to