Ludia and I were in charge of Gangwon-do province, where the B, A, and A+ ranked dungeons were. It was far from Seoul, so it was the most efficient for me to go as I could ride on Lotte, who flew faster than fighter jets.

“But…”

After getting on Lotte’s back with me, Ludia muttered coldly. She pointed towards the girl wrapping her arms around my back who had eyes shaped like stars. She wore a water-colored dress that was perfect for going on strolls.

“What’s this?”

“She’s Plene, a siren. She’s a companion of mine, like Lotte,” I explained.

[Hi! I’m Plene! Isn’t it a pretty name? Shin gave it to me!]

Plene smiled innocently and unwrapped her arms from me. She held her hand out to Ludia, but Ludia simply glared at her.

“I…I thought you were asking me on a date.”

“No, we’re going to a dungeon. What date?”

“You’re really a fool.”

“You’re the fool.”

[She’s a meanie! She won’t accept my greeting! Shin, scold her!]

“Ludia is normally a bit rude. Forgive her, Plene.”

“She even stole my spot. I hate her…!” Ludia grumbled.

Plene was the perfect individual to hold Ludia in check. Although it might be a bit cruel to Ludia, I had a suspicion that she was using all sorts of excuses lately to be...