Unexpected Encounter  

Ren didn't have to search long, for he had already found Evie amongst the crowds. The girl was a magnet for attention. He even spotted many eyes peeking at her from time to time, which didn't sit well with him for some reason.

Ren's pace turned faster, but he stopped after sighting the Orc beside Evie.

Ragnar?

Why was Ragnar near Evie?

Don't tell me . . . Ren thought . . . He is one of the Orc in her group?!

Ren closed his eyes tight and took a deep breath.

Let's calm down. Ragnar probably wouldn't recognize him with just his voice alone.

. . . I hope.

Ren went over to Evie, and upon sighting him, Evie's stoic face broke and blossomed into a smile, and the whole place brightened.

Those who were taking constant peek at her were mesmerized, and of course, it also didn't escape Michael's notice. But instead of having a dreamlike face upon seeing Evie smile for the first time, he felt contempt for the newly arrived player named Ren.