128 Chapter 128

Riftan watched the inn staff carefully load kegs of water and fodder onto the carts before finally turning his gaze back to Maxi. His expression was stony, and Maxi tilted her head in confusion.

After gazing down at her irritably, Riftan breathed a low sigh and led her to the horses. He pulled something out from one of his saddlebags.

"I got this for you yesterday. I chose the lightest one, so carry it with you even if you find it cumbersome."

It was a dagger, the hilt of which was easily a little over a kevette (approximately 30 centimeters) in length. Riftan bent to fasten a sturdy leather belt around her waist, then secured the dagger's sheath to the belt.