Chapter 12 - The Cave– Part 4

As Emilia began channeling her spirit energy at the sudden appearance of Arion in the room, everything came to a screeching halt. I had expected to have a better way to introduce him.

He gave a warm laugh towards Emilia and told her to lower her guard.

"I don't mean to bite today. For the moment, at least," Arion continued.

Still having both her hands raised, ready to strike, I walked in behind him, stating that he was right, Emilia.

"You can go ahead and lower your guard Emilia. He will be coming with us now, so for the moment being, you can trust me here."

"So you two are a bit close, it seems? Already on a first-term basis?" Arion Jestered with a smirk.

Emilia gave a short blush and said, "He's just an idiot trying to save everyone."

Without giving a response, he grabbed her hair, asking, "How were you able to change your hair color so quickly, anyway?"