Chapter 56

"Me?" Elliot glanced at Maxi hesitantly before nodding. "Yes, sir. Please leave it to me."

Maxi dumbly opened and closed her mouth in disbelief. From the looks of it, the men had already decided she would go with Kuahel Leon. She swiveled her head to the mages, hoping for support, but none seemed inclined to argue with the knights' decision. They all avoided her gaze.

After eyeing her companions, Maxi latched onto Sidina, who was roasting a piece of bacon on a long skewer. "W-Won't you switch places with me, Sidina? I'm sure… you'd rather not go somewhere so dangerous."

Shaking her head, Sidina said with a grin, "I really don't mind."

She appeared to be tipsy from the wine she had been sipping.

"It would be a lie if I claimed not to be scared, but I'm sure Sir Riftan will keep us safe. I intend to get a good look at this city of monsters so I can brag about it later to Anette!"

"We are not going on holiday," Riftan said incredulously, furrowing his brow.