Battle Reflex

Matthew stared at that thing without blinking.

The words to stop her from running to Undercity were stuck in his mouth.

..

[Prompt: Your partner, Peggy, has handed you a piece of Mithril!]

..

"You seemed to have something to tell me just now?"

While preparing to cook, Peggy looked at Matthew in confusion.

Matthew took the piece of mithril, coughed, and then said seriously,

"Bring Soldier with you next time you go out.

" Be careful. Don't bring potential enemies home.

"And most importantly-

"The next time you encounter such a thing.

"Remember to search the area thoroughly."

..

The next morning.

As usual, Matthew went to the liege's residence to slack off.

Zeller wasn't here today.

It was said that there was a storm in the Highleaf Region, so he went to the Kevin Village at the border to check on the situation.