Chapter 62: Demons
---Next Day---
"Everything set, Lily?" Leo asked.
Lily turned toward him with a bright grin, eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Yes!" she said, patting the travel bag strapped to her back.
"All the High 1-star Treant cores—done! Mana crystals—done! Dried jerky—done! Water—done! And finally—"
She caught the hilt of her sword, gripping it firmly.
"My weapon—done!" she declared with a proud smile.
Maybe it was because this was her first real adventure, but Lily seemed unusually elated. Her entire face glowed with enthusiasm.
Leo chuckled and reached out, ruffling her hair before giving it a light pat. Her cheeks instantly flushed, and she puffed them in a cute pout—clearly enjoying the gesture but refusing to admit it.
"Good girl," Leo said with a warm smile.
Lily's expression softened for a moment before concern replaced it.
"But will you be fine, Leo? You gave me way too many mana crystals. What if you run out?"
