Two Months [5]

"Lady Amelia?"

Rachel was baffled by the situation. She had only followed the source of what seemed to be a fight nearby, but paused as monsters obstructed her path.

"Ah—Sorry, General Amelia."

Rachel corrected herself.

Now that she took a good look, Amelia seemed to have come out of where the fighting was coming from.

"You are…?"

"Ah, yes. I think this is the first time we've spoken to each other. I am Rachel Asami."

"I see…."

The conversation trailed off from there.

It may have only been a few seconds, but Rachel could solemnly swear it was probably one of the most awkward moment in her life.

"A friend of Brandon's is a friend of mine. Let's go, before they get here."

"Y-Yes—Ah? They…?"

Rachel stammered. Unable to articulate her words in front of Brandon's girlfriend.

Kracka!

A bolt of lightning rippled from the forest undergrowth. Amelia, who was in front of Rachel, reflexively turned around.