Harbored Feelings

Blood gushed out of the Owlursus's sliced body and made a pool of red on the ground. The dead Owlursus then slowly lost its balance and collapsed to the bloody earth. 

After killing the monster, Dane recalled her blades and surrounded her again. And it was the right time to show up. 

"You did great, Dane." 

"L-lord Raphael?!" 

Dane was startled by my sudden appearance, and her shoulders jumped up like a guilty kid caught doing something bad. But Dane was a mature adult, and she immediately struck her blades to the ground before she dropped her knee in my presence. 

"You may stand, Dane." 

"Thank you, sire." As per my words, Dane raised her knees. "But could I ask what Lord Raphael is doing here?" 

"I am here to see you." 

"Is that so?"