"Oh? Okay." Leticia nodded in understanding.
"Greetings, lord Raku. Greetings dear guests." The carriage driver stepped down the carriage and greeted old man Raku and the group when they approached the carriage.
Old man Raku nodded toward him before introducing him, "This is one of our guard captains, a peak three-star mage. He will escort you out of the forest."
"Thank you, grandpa Raku, for the trouble." Max smiled, accepting his kind intensions. With a peak three-star mage, they wouldn't have to worry about any potential attack of three-star beasts on the way.
After saying this, he turned to Rima, whose expression was downcast, and gently cupped her beautiful face.
Smiling lovingly, he consoled, "Don't be like that. This separation is only temporary. I'll come visit you after the selection competition in two months' time, alright? Until then, focus on learning from your master. If you feel bored, you can always visit Maria or play with little Arya."
