Chapter 18 Edseria 2 (1/2)

But it turns out, the priest he was referring to was a healer in this world's vocabulary. He's the healer of the group which actually makes sense now.

George puffed up his chest as he bragged about the times when everyone was in trouble and only he was able to save them. But his stories were cut short because Ren soon returned from her bath.

”You're still here?” Ren asked in annoyance. Her hair was still damp from the lake so she busied herself drying it. ”Where did the others go? Why'd they let you, of all people, guard her?” Ren looked at George with a sneer.

”Oh, relax Ren. The brothers are together talking about the quest. You should talk to them too. Though, I can roughly tell what they are planning already.” George said as he rolled his eyes.

Renee huffed and left, but not before shooting Inna a warning glance.

”Sorry, Ren really hates strangers and outsiders. She rarely trusts and sees anybody since she always goes with us.”

”It's alright. I understand her view.”

Inna stretched her hands to move it closer to the fire as she felt her body become warmer. Feeling curious, she decided to ask.

”George, what is your quest about?”

Hearing silence, Inna decided to withdraw the question. ”I mean, if you're not allowed to tell me then it's okay. I understand.”

She felt George shift at her side and curiously looked at him. But he was just strangely staring at her face. Like he wanted to say something but he doesn't know how or if he should even say it.

”George?” Inna probed.

George seemed to snap out of it as he blinked furiously and he shakily laughed it off. ”Ha ha sorry, I was just..... In a daze. But I noticed you had a tiny wound on your face. Would you mind if I heal it for you?”

”Nah, it'll heal on its own. I don't want to bother you.”

”No, I insist. Being in this forest, you'll never know when you'll get it infected. Or worse, poisoned.”

Inna gulped.

”Are you sure it won't be a bother?'