"A Terran Town, you say?" Lord Baltheo asked, looking at them, specifically at Misha.
She nodded, answering his silent question, but it only earned disbelief and cynicism.
"A Town, yes, just upgraded about a few months ago," she told them. "You are already a level 3 village. Surely, it's not difficult to believe another territory developed a bit faster?"
"No," Baltheo said. "I am simply unsure what is needed to upgrade, so I do not think it's too surprising. Just…"
He paused, looking at Otto.
"Is he a territory hire?"
"No. Guys like him aren't available at the Town level."
"Then…"
"We are not this guy's slave," she said, wrapping her soft arms against his strong arm.
"Hmn," Otto said, looking fondly at the woman. "I am a mere escort for their team."
Baltheo's eyebrows rose, and the people next to him looked at each other in surprise.
