Outside Lyra and Bryce's tent, two figures stood under the cloudy afternoon sky, deep in conversation—Celeste and Adrian.
"Where were you, Adrian?"
Today was already a disaster.
And now her teammate had just casually gone out for a stroll in the danger-infested forest without telling anyone?
Perfect. Just perfect.
And yes, for the record—she had changed into a new pair of panties. Not that anyone was asking.
Adrian just grinned and waved a hand like he was shooing away a lazy mosquito.
"Oh, just taking a little stroll around the forest, y'know? Looking for that dumbass goblin. Why, Celeste? Why do you ask?"
Her entire body twitched.
"G-goblin? Wh-why?"
Her voice cracked like a poorly tuned flute.
Her posture stiffened, her pupils dilated, and her heartbeat was now attempting to breakdance in her chest.
Adrian raised an eyebrow, catching the sudden shift in her expression.
