"Can you tell me about your parents? You haven't mentioned much to me about them."
"I haven't met them. Since I can remember, my aunt has been by my side. Aunt said, 'Little Roman, when you grow up, you must repay your aunt well!'"
Miss Merchant giggled. Under the moonlight, her eyes were bright and clear.
Brand was taken aback and fell silent after listening.
"Is that why you want to be a merchant?"
"Yes."
"That's quite a peculiar idea."
"It's okay—"
The two chatted a while longer before Brand saw Frey detach from the crowd and walk over. The girl appeared simple, rustic, and approachable in front of everyone, but as soon as she returned to her role as the captain of Buqi's third militia squad, she exuded a sense of future Valkyrie responsibility.