I have been waiting for you.

"W-What the hell…"

Clara's mouth was opened wide in shock.

Lane, who was standing beside her frowned.

"Why are you so shocked?"

"You aren't?" Clara questioned.

"Well, she was a little decisive with her moves, I agree, but aren't you overreacting? It was just a 1-Star Beast."

"It's not about what rank the beast was, it's about…"

"Hmm? About what?"

"Didn't you see how quick and decisive she was? Isn't this her first time killing a living thing? Why does she look like an experienced killer?

Also, don't you find the contrast between her cute face and decisive killing a little too shocking?"

Clara questioned.

Lane, however, shook her head and answered,

"We are cultivators as well, you know? We were taught cultivation so that we can protect Lady Felberta, how are we supposed to protect Lady Felberta if we aren't prepared to kill?

Although we weren't forced to kill, mentally, we were prepared to do it.