Chapter 100: Wild (2)
"Do you think I like to solve every issue? I only meddle with what I am paid to do. That is to keep the kingdom safe from its enemies. The fools in this town could kill each other for all I care. I have more important things to deal with," said Rafael.
"That is surprising. I thought you would love every opportunity to be the hero the town calls you. Now I must stop saying that," Annalise said, making a mental note of it. She always imagined him as the man who had to get in the middle of everything and receive praise. After all, he was the kingdom’s beloved hero.
Rafael recalled her mentioning something about him being a hero, and there was sarcasm in her tone, as if she did not like him. "Have I done something to you, Annalise?" He asked.
"Not exactly, and if you are looking for a man with peculiar orange hair that is fuzzy like mine and wears spectacles, a man with that description saw the back of your head and sprung around," Annalise said, pointing behind Rafael.
"Nigel!" Rafael called, getting out of his seat to catch him. He did not travel here just to waste his time. "Do not make me chase after you."
The man named Nigel stopped before he could reach the doorway leading to the many rooms for the guests to use.
"Rafael! My good friend," Nigel replied, slowly turning to face Rafael. "I have been looking forward to seeing you since you returned. I prayed that you would make it back safe and sound."
"I’ve received letters from the priestess-"
"Whatever she said about me wishing for you to die is a lie. I would never do such a thing," Nigel reassured Rafael. He crossed his heart to show how serious he was. "You know that I like you, right?"