We continued walking around, asking nearby residents for information.

  …

  We collectively decided to stay at a nearby inn and head out at night.

  —

  “It’s decided.”

  Amabel’s tone was firm.

  “I’m just saying—why don’t we go right now? We just have a day, right? You know, to complete the mission?”

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  Benny argued.

  “Like I said—”

  “Okay, Benny.”

  I cut off Amabel, keeping my tone calm.

  “Both of us can go.”

  I agreed with Benny.

  Not because it was the best idea,

  but because it would stop him from arguing.

  …

  “Both? Why both? Me and Amabel?”

  Benny asked.

  “Me and you.”

  I replied lightly.

  “Eh… Sir Pax…”

  “Me and Amabel kinda always go together, so…”

  Benny argued.

  “Of course Amabel will come as well.”

  “Far away, behind us. She will take cover in the shadows while we take the lead.”

  I stated.

  “When were you the leader… Sir Pax?”

  Benny questioned, slightly irritated.

  I knew how to satisfy his impatience.

  But I’d rather have all of us alive.

  “Benny, respect your elders.”

  Amabel asserted before continuing.

  “The plan makes sense to me. You better deal with it since you wanted to hunt the Maws immediately.”

  “Remember a few hours ago, Benny? You said you wanted Sir Pax to prove himself as a veteran. So why don’t you let him lead?”

  Amabel sighed softly before sitting up from the bed.

  “Let’s go, shall we?”

  Amabel stated as we left the inn.