No time for that

As we came closer and closer to the border of the Kite Kingdom, I couldn't help feeling more anxious.

From time to time, I turned to look at Klein and the other royal guards, but it was clear that they were ignoring me with the way that they turned their heads away from me.

It was clear that they were ignoring the way that I was asking them to remain silent about what had happened.

So there was no choice but to prepare to face the music.

The only one that didn't seem bothered by this was Ann.

In fact, she was even on Joan with me.

She should have been on one of the other wyverns, but it seemed like she insisted on being on the back of Joan with me.

"It's my job to protect you."

That was all that she had to say when I asked her if she would want her own wyvern.