Glen’s face was so gentle that it was unbefitting for someone facing an enemy on a battlefield. For some unknown reason, Lara felt that he was like a volcano about to erupt.

“I didn’t expect to meet you here at all.”

“Really?” Lara also responded calmly, but she was warily holding up her guard against him. She thought Glen would pull out his Tornium and bare his fangs any moment now.

“Were you hired by the Steelwalls?”

“I suppose I can say that. I also participated in securing the Steif Fortress last time. Did you not notice me then?”

Glen scowled slightly. He was too focused on gaining fame before Zich did that he didn’t survey his surroundings. It was the same right now too, and he only happened to spot Lara by coincidence.

‘What should I do with her?’ With a serious face, Glen thought about how he should take care of her. They were companions before after all—but not for too long.

‘Is there a need for me to think? She’s the enemy anyway.’ Furthermore, an enemy in the most important war for Glen. He might have changed his mind if there were signs that Lara would come back to the ‘right path,’ but no matter how much he thought about it, it seemed like...