226 Unexpected Encounter

(MC POV)

"So, you got a name?" I asked the guild staff that was guiding me right now.

"Theodore… Ma… Master Lin…" He stuttered.

"Theodore huh? Nice name. Got a family?"

He gulped, "Mas… Master Lin… I… Please… They are innocent…"

Innocent? Oh, he means like they are pure at heart?

"Oh? That's great to hear. So you're a family man?"

"Yes… Yes sir…"

"Oh, no need to be so formal, we are already acquainted after all. I'll even let you call me by my first name: 'Master'."

He goggled at me.

"I was kidding," I explained. Some people really don't know how to understand sarcasm around here huh?

"That… That's a relief… Then… Er… I… That is… My…"

I stopped and waited for him. By the heavens, this guy must have a severe issue of anxiety or something. I guess that means the front he was showing me back then was just a mask he puts on to deal with his issue.