Chapter 21: 21. The Black Horn Guild Master

Eydis, startled by Elyssia’s melodic voice that came from under her hood, frowned with a complex expression on her face.

“May I ask why you are searching for Frida?”

Realising that a hooded figure asking after someone specifically might come across as quite suspicious, Elyssia quickly replied.

“I’m sorry if I come across as suspicious, I just didn’t want to draw any unwanted attention to myself. You see, Frida saved my life when I was unconscious in the Behr Forrest yesterday. I wanted to meet her and express my thanks.”

“Oh! Frida mentioned saving someone yesterday. Might I have a look at your face just to confirm your story?”

Somewhat concerned that she had been paraded around while she was unconscious so that others could recognise her face, Elyssia had to ask to settle her worries. Raising her hood enough for Eydis to see her face, she asked.

“Does that mean you have seen my face before today?”

Gasping when Elyssia raised her hood, Eydis became flustered realising she reacted so much and tried to calm herself down.

“N-