Everyone gathered at the scene—Anastasia, Sebas, Martha, and Bella—all standing before their previous "guest of honor."
Vivian, the Sonic Thief and S-Rank Adventurer, had returned after a few days' of her supposed returned to Florentia.
Her sudden reappearance was already surprising enough... but what was even more shocking was the fact that she hadn't come back alone.
Because slung over her shoulder, like a sack of grain, was an unconscious woman.
With an almost casual motion, Vivian dropped the poor woman onto the ground... with a dull thud followed.
And then...
The woman's eyes spun wildly in place, her entire body twitching as if she had just endured the most turbulent ride of her life.
Sebas narrowed his eyes, then turned to the grinning adventurer.
"...Vivian," he began, his tone laced with suspicion, "did you drag this woman all the way here on your shoulder?"
Vivian didn't even hesitate, "yep!" she answered cheerfully, not a hint of guilt in her voice.
