Linda blinked, her face softening.
"And also," Nolan continued, "you've been telling me to visit your tribe, right? Well, after we return to the village, we'll go. I don't know where it is, so you'll lead the way."
Linda's eyes widened in excitement.
"R-Really, Master!? Thank you!" She practically leaped forward, hugging his arm.
Nolan chuckled softly. "Easy, easy."
"The elves will be honored to meet you," Linda said proudly. "Well… they don't really like humans, but if it's someone really strong, they'll be happy—very happy."
"Is that so?" Nolan asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, that's—"
"Alright, that's enough!" Celia suddenly rushed forward and grabbed Linda by the collar, pulling her back. "Stop trying to monopolize Master already!"
"H-Hey, Celia! Let go!" Linda protested as she was dragged away.
Nolan could only smile at the sight of the two bickering.
