118 Chapter 118

Riftan looked Maxi up and down as though just noticing her attire. His evident shock made her bunch the loose trousers in her fist and nervously lower her gaze.

His lips twisted in irritation. "Why are you dressed like that? Goddammit! So you've come fully prepared, have you?"

He rubbed his forehead as if suffering from an intense headache.

"Why the devil are you being so stubborn? I have already told you that this does not concern you."

"Y-You are the one who is being stubborn, Riftan! Please, don't just say no… and consider it properly. I-If by subjecting myself to a little… a little hardship… can get the whole party safely to Livadon… d-do you not think it is a sacrifice I should make?"