Chapter 16. Who to Blame (3)
It wasn't out of consideration for her but more for me. It was tedious to keep repeating the same words over and over again.
Now, those guys will show up again.
After blurting out my words, I was lost in thought. The two pursuers would appear soon. I could face them in a fight, but if I moved quickly now, I might be able to reach the cave first.
Hmm. What should I do?
I pondered for a moment. However, there was no need to avoid a fight. These were opponents I had already defeated once. Moreover, I have grown stronger since then. If we clashed again, I could overpower them with ease. To be safe, I decided to use the same method that had worked before: ambush them on the road.
I looked at Rubia, who was sitting and catching her breath. There was something slightly different about her demeanor compared to before.
I decided to talk to her. "Give me your dagger."
"Oh, yes, here it is!"
Rubia handed me the dagger without hesitation. Well, more than without hesitation... She was quite proactive. She grabbed the blade herself and offered the handle to me.
She then asked, "So, um... what else can I help you with?"
"Hmm?"