The next morning, when Sylph and the others stumbled downstairs for breakfast, they noticed Raymond was nowhere to be found. Assuming he was still recovering from last night's drinking, they went to check his room. But when they opened the door, they found his room empty.
"What? He went to Moonlight Forest alone?" Sylph's voice echoed through the tavern, filled with frustration.
She stood there, her fists clenched in anger. Lorene, beside her, gripped her magic wand, biting her lip. She, too, couldn't believe Raymond had gone into the Moonlight Forest without them.
As the truth sunk in, Sylph's temper flared again. "How could he do this? We're a team! He can't just leave us behind!"
Sotoler, who had brought the news, shifted uncomfortably under their gaze. Fortunately, Raymond had already told him what to say to calm them down. "Don't worry, Sylph, Lorene. Sit down, please. Raymond had a good reason for going alone."