The Strange Connection

It was one of her duties to confirm the inability of the Adventurer to perform a certain task or quest. Ban was the reason she came here in the first place, and although it was a 'pity' that he was 'worn out' and could not participate in the Beast Tide, she needs to confirm it first before she can 'decide.' 

"Well, I'll go upstairs to 'inspect' his condition," Marie added while emphasizing the inspect word. 

Kuys laughed and Marie stood up from the chair before she went upstairs. 

As she went upstairs, a smile unknowingly appeared on her lips. A pleasant feeling suddenly arose in her heart. She tilted her head in confusion but later shrugged her head dismissing the sudden surge of emotion she just felt.