Liberi Reader

So, this really is the only entrance to the cave, huh?

Mhm. It's like a maze inside the cave, but the village elders have brought me here several times before, including when I succeeded the previous chief...

...Um, I might just be imagining things, but don't you think the shouts from inside the forest are getting louder...?

Things are only going to get worse if we run into any more delays.

Carol, you know your way around inside the cave, right? I'd like you to go inside and retrieve the treasure right now.

Huh? What about you...

I'll stay at the entrance.

No way!

Huh? Carol...

You're going to face the bounty hunters alone? That's too dangerous! You'll be...

If I can't help you secure that treasure, I'd be letting down the entire village, and you as well.

...But, I don't want to lose you.

This... isn't the time or place for you to be playing hero...!

What's wrong with playing the hero?

'Even with their hearts impaled by the enemy's blades, the King's knights still held on to their spears.'

I refuse to run away.

Grani...

Besides, Carol, this isn't just my battle.

It's also your battle. Perhaps you will run into dangers along the way, but as long as we can restore peace to this land...

We must face our duties head-on.

I trust that you'll find the treasure.

But... if I'm alone...

The treasure...

Trust me.

No matter what, I'll protect you. Back when I rescued you, I promised that nobody would ever hurt you again.

Not even a single strand of hair on your head.

Even though you're just a kid...

I'm no such thing... I'm just vertically challenged!

Haha!

...Mm, I'll do as you said, Grani.

Those damn whitemasks... Why do they always show up at the worst times?!

Worthless scum, all of you.

You don't even have the right to challenge us for the treasure.

Haaah? What are you talking about? This has long been our turn, so you'd better get lost, or else!

(From this angle, I can see the fighting... It seems that the bounty hunters have gotten into a brawl with Reunion.)

(No matter who approaches this cave, I'll make sure I...)

Let's make a run for the cave while those imbeciles duke it out!

Wait, what's that kid doing there?!

You shall not pass.

Gwaah...!

You, it's you—

Out of my way, all of you.

I'm not in the mood to play around.