Side Story 124: Shandal's Little Adventure (4)

Well then, I’ll leave the rest to the guides. I’m a busy man, you know! We can exchange formal greetings at tonight’s welcome party! Now then! Come along, Lufa!

After barely exchanging greetings with Shandal, General Zackhart took Lufa by the hand and cheerfully walked away.

“He’s the same as ever.”

Roa gave a wry smile.

“If anything, I feel like he’s getting worse every year...”

Lapilia also watched the two of them walk away, her voice full of exasperation.

On a sudden impulse, Shandal glanced at Junos, who had just greeted him, and saw him sticking out his tongue and grimacing at General Zackhart.

When Junos noticed Shandal looking at him, he said,

“What?”

He confronted Shandal without trying to hide his displeasure. His attitude was the exact opposite of how he had behaved during their greeting...