Chapter 20: Skeleton Paradise [1]
Gabriel followed Lilly to a private room where two women were already waiting. One of them was a woman in her early twenties with a stern look on her face. She appeared as if she were constantly frowning.
The other was dressed in a flowing green gown. From her lithe frame, Gabriel could tell she was a woman, though her face was concealed by a transparent veil, obscuring her features.
Yet despite the veil, those soft, beautiful emerald eyes were unmistakable.
Although he couldn't see their levels, Gabriel could tell they were far stronger than him—especially the grumpy-looking beauty.
Sensing their presence, both women turned toward the door.
"Prin— I mean, Miss Sophie," Lilly corrected herself respectfully. "I found someone to complete your party."
She gestured to Gabriel and proceeded to introduce him. "His name is Gabriel, a level 14 adventurer."
"Just leave it at 14," the first girl clicked her tongue in disappointment. With Gabriel's toned, athletic build, she had assumed he was a high-level adventurer.
"Don't be rude, Cassie," admonished the veiled girl. Her voice was soft, sweet, and pleasant to the ears—the kind of disarming voice that could make men weak in the knees.
She turned to Gabriel and apologized. "Please forgive my friend. She can be annoying at times, but she's one of the kindest souls you'll ever meet."
"It's alright," Gabriel replied. "I didn't find it offensive. In fact, even I despise the weak. They're just deadweight, only good for dragging others down."