Ah...?"
In response to my reply, Mr. Bandit made a quizzical look.
"Tina Thrush?"
"Striped Pattern Acorn "
It was the code for Tris.
Hearing that, the bandit makes a quizzical expression.
Then shrugged as if to say [Oh well], then raised one hand.
The shadows of the people surrounding us suddenly disappeared.
"Follow me."
The bandit told us that and ignited the torch.
When I gave the [Okay] signal to the back, I could see Ariel relax.
Before I turned around and continued, Eris was looking at me with wide eyes.
Somehow, she looked excited.
"As expected of Rudeus."
I’m wondering if that exchange just now is really that amazing.
Meh.
"Let's go"
"Okay!"
We followed the bandit into the forest.