Chapter 145 – A New Path
As they rode, Ethan broke the silence.
"Lirael," he began, voice steady. "Is there a way we could form… not just a party of adventurers—but something bigger. A group that takes on high-paying work. Dangerous jobs that need numbers."
Lirael tilted her head, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek. "A group? A big one, huh? You mean like a mercenary company. We could join the Mercenary Guild and register one, sure… but we'd need at least ten members for that." She glanced sideways at him, narrowing her eyes. "And we're only three. Don't tell me you're planning to buy seven more slaves."
Ethan gave her a deadpan look. "…What? Do I look like a fool?"
"Yes?" she said without missing a beat.
A vein twitched at his temple. "Tsk. Looks like today you're in for a lesson. Letting you sleep peacefully yesterday was a mistake."
Lirael flinched ever so slightly at the warning in his tone, her ears turning red as she quickly looked away. "…You wouldn't dare."
