Bonnie's ears were tickled by the breeze, and she couldn't help but shrug her shoulders and rub them.

Observing that the two had been arguing for quite some time without reaching any resolution, Glen stepped forward with a sigh and said,

"Enough! Do you still wish to go and see the big dog?"

Unexpectedly, Pernas turned around and retorted, "Your opinion isn't welcome here!"

"Hey! You little missy, it seems you're in need of a lesson..."

Glen smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and advanced towards her.

"Mr. Glen, please don't be angry..." Lila, seeing the situation, quickly stepped forward to intervene.

Glen gently pushed her aside and said, "I'm just going to teach her a small lesson. Don't worry, it'll be fine."

"What? Do you actually dare to lay a hand on me?! If you so much as touch me with your filthy hands..."

Pernas held her head high, baring her snow - white neck, and wore an arrogant expression as if daring him to act.

However, a pair of hands immediately pressed against her cheeks and began to knead them vigorously, stretching and squeezing...

Goodness! The texture is simply divine! So smooth and delicate!... Glen became so engrossed in pinching that he paid no heed to the stunned victim.

It was only after several seconds of having her face pinched that Pernas finally regained her senses and let out a piercing scream!

"Aah——!"

She pummeled Glen with a flurry of ineffectual punches.

In the end, it was her companions who came to her rescue just in time.

"You... you despicable commoner! How dare you do such a thing to someone as beautiful as me! I'm going to tell my mother! Waaah..."

The blonde noble maiden, with distinct red finger marks on her face, sobbed pitifully in Lila's arms.

Upon hearing this, Glen raised an eyebrow. "Why does everyone seem to enjoy tattling?"

"Lila, can we leave this place? Look at what that... that person did to me!"

Lila was somewhat hesitant upon hearing her friend's request.

But Glen interjected, "If you say another word, I'll show you something."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands on the ground and then, with a menacing gesture, advanced towards her.

At the sight of the dirt on his hands, Pernas was filled with abject terror. She buried her head in Lila's arms and remained silent.

Glen clapped his hands and said, "There, problem solved."

Lila and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Mr. Glen, you're so naughty."

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"All right, since you want to see the big dog, follow me."

Upon hearing this, Bonnie and Lila immediately urged Glen to lead the way.

Only the three who had arrived later were unaware. So, Bock approached Bonnie and asked, "Bonnie, what exactly are you doing here? What's this about a big dog?"

Since Bonnie thought they would see it soon enough, she didn't hold back and gave them a brief account of the matter.

As she spoke, Myer and Pernas listened intently.

After she finished, Bock and Myer both exclaimed in wonder and disbelief.

But Bonnie summed up their feelings with a single word: "This is so cool, isn't it?"

"Cool?"

The others, unfamiliar with the term, were momentarily taken aback. Then they realized it perfectly encapsulated what they were thinking.

"Bonnie, where did you learn this word? It sounds amazing!"

Bock said, full of admiration.

"Mr. Glen taught me. It must be a word commonly used in his hometown." Bonnie looked rather proud.

Chatting thus, they soon reached their destination.

In the depths of the forest, a clearing had been made. In a repaired pit, a group of black wild boars were huddled. There was a small warehouse and a simple deer shed.

The elven maiden was practicing her archery. NightRoar had already hidden itself.

When Gotaya saw several sub - adult humans approaching, she couldn't help but frown.

"It's an elf!" Several excited young boys and girls exclaimed.

"Lila, hurry! You're good at elven! Go and greet her!"

Bonnie excitedly pushed her friend.

Lila was also a bit excited. She took a few steps forward and was about to utter the common greeting in elven when the other party interrupted, saying,

"I can speak the human language."

Lila's face flushed bright red, and so did Bonnie's, who had just been urging her.

Gotaya had no interest in dealing with these strangers. She picked up her basket and walked into the forest.

"Mr. Glen, does she not like us?"

Bonnie asked, looking a bit dejected.

"Don't mind her. Elves are like this, just like a certain noble lady."

Glen patted the little girl on the shoulder, hinting at something.

Pernas naturally knew he was referring to herself. She was angry but dared not show it, and her face turned red from suppressing her emotions.

Lila quickly recovered from her previous embarrassment. She looked around and asked, looking puzzled, "Mr. Glen, what you said..."

Before she could finish, Glen suddenly whistled.

Under the expectant and curious gazes of everyone, a huge beast emerged from the forest.

"So big!"

"So terrifying!"

The group let out various exclamations and all hid behind Glen.

NightRoar first came up to Glen and rubbed its nose against him.

Glen patted its head and said, "You seem to have a lot of free time lately. Go and play with them."

NightRoar turned its single eye towards the people behind Glen, as if sighing, and nodded.

"All right, who among you wants to touch the big dog's head?" Glen said, as if announcing the start of a performance.

Bonnie was the first to gather the courage. She placed her small hands nervously in front of her chest and slowly walked towards NightRoar.

"Bonnie..." Lila and the other companions were worried for her.

She reached out her hand, and when her palm touched the black fur, Bonnie's eyes lit up with excitement.

She used both hands to stroke it, moving her hands quickly.

NightRoar looked indifferent, allowing her to do as she pleased.

Seeing how much fun the others seemed to be having, the two boys couldn't resist any longer and stepped forward together with Lila.

Glen watched them so engrossed in petting the beast and couldn't help but wonder:

Could this be as pleasant to touch as Pernas's face?

The blonde noble maiden, who was hesitating whether to join them, suddenly felt a chill.

Leaving these young people with NightRoar, Glen went back to his own business.

Later, he would try to persuade these young people to lend a hand.

...

In Dude Town.

After meeting his parents once, Ravel had become much less gloomy in recent days.

Although his parents couldn't take him away for now, at least he could see them a few times.

This was quite a comfort to him.

Lord and Lady Charnes were concerned that if they stayed too long, it would delay the work Glen had assigned to Ravel. So, they left after only a few words.

However, today's workload was much lighter than expected, as not many people had come in.

Ravel was idly playing with a quill pen, wondering whether to spend all the money Glen had left for his meal.

Just then, the door opened again.

Ravel immediately sat up straight and assumed a business - like demeanor.

A tall but rather thin man entered.

He had a head of unkempt hair, small eyes that gave him a listless appearance, and was dressed in the most common worker's clothes.

The man, as thin as a reed, walked towards Ravel, bent slightly, and said in a tired voice, "I saw the sign outside. Are you seeking a butcher?"