Before returning to the camp, Alaric turned his head to the stream. He could sense that the beast that was hiding earlier was still there.
"Leave it be." Nivis's voice drifted into his ears.
Alaric shrugged and went to get his horse.
After climbing onto his horse, he approached Nivis and extended his hand to her. "Sit behind me."
She pushed his hand away and jumped onto the horse's back with one graceful move.
Seeing this, Alaric squeezed his legs and urged the horse to move.
Nivis was surprisingly silent along the way. He could sense her displeasure, but she kept quiet the entire time.
Upon returning to the camp, Nivis's beautiful face immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Whoa! Who is that young lady?"
"She looks like a goddess!"
"Is she a new servant of the Lord Venerable?"
Alaric was nervous when he heard the soldiers' words. "Don't mind them. They are just simple people. They mean you no harm."
