CHAPTER 109 — THE GIRL AT THE GATE
The wind shifted slightly as the massive doors of the circular tower opened. But before Colby could step fully inside, a voice cut through the air behind him. Light, playful, but edged.
"You guys are late."
Colby froze mid-step and Long Hao turned. The green-haired girl had moved from her position near the gate and now stood a few paces away, her spear resting casually against her shoulder.
"Do you know," she continued, placing her free hand on her hip, "how much the Vice Guildmaster was scolding me because of you?"
Colby slowly turned around and forced a grin. "Ah, not my fault." He jabbed a thumb backward. "You see, that little guy over there? He was completely flat."
He emphasized it by flattening his palm dramatically. "Face-first in the sand. Like this." The archer snorted while the spear user coughed to hide a laugh.
