Chapter 147

Ruth's jaw quivered. He clutched his forehead as though overcome with a dizzy spell.

"I heard that you were staying at the monastery, but… Did you really decide to join the monastic order of your own accord? What about Sir Riftan?!"

"W-What… n-nonsense?!" Maxi yelled shrilly.

Surprised by how loud her voice had come out, Maxi nervously glanced about. Soldiers leading horses down the hill darted suspicious looks at them.

Growing anxious, she hastily whispered, "The habit… is so I could follow the s-support unit. I am currently… working as a h-healer's aid for the camp's wounded."

"An aid?" Ruth repeated like a parrot.

Maxi seriously considered giving him a good blow to the head so he could think clearly like he used to.

"I do not have time t-to explain. Before you leave, I want to hear about… everything that has happened. I-Is Riftan… well? Is everyone… a-all right? I was told that some were injured—"