Danger

"We have no problem staying outside," Lucas said.

"Then it is not a problem. We will take turns in guarding the other tents." Valentin maintained a kind smile on his face.

"Uh… what about us? What can we do to help?" Sofia suddenly butted in.

"Lady Sofia, please go back to your tent. There is no need for you to be in here."

"But—"

"If you want to fight, then why don't you stay here?" Elias said. He was lying down on a nearby branch. He was using his palms as pillows while staring at the starless sky. "If you want to die so badly, you can go ahead and walk away from the encampment and lure some beast our way. Isn't that what you are good at?"

"I—"

"Will you stop being mean to the lady?" the woman standing next to Sofia said. Her name is Enika and she was Sofia's maid.

"Mean?" Elias snorted. "This is me being kind. After all, your Ladyship almost got us killed."

"She did not mean it!"

"She was being stupid and being stupid is a sin!"

"You—"