I Told You, I Don't Want to Get Involved!

“First, let's head west and follow the ridge. That way, we can move quickly no matter where the task appears.”

“……”

“Luckily, I know Eldwin Forest, where the exam is being held, pretty well. I'll handle navigation, Rene, so you just focus on the tasks.”

Goddess above. I closed my eyes, shutting out the guy ingratiating himself right in front of me.

The one saving grace was that Kairos seemed to have read my mood and clamped his mouth shut.

I could clearly sense him sneaking glances at me through my closed eyelids.

How long did that go on? At last, I forced myself to collect my thoughts, cautiously opened my eyes, and spoke.

“Kairos.”

“Yeah.”

“Let's take first place, no matter what.”...