Although it was only for a moment, Ah Da was sure that he could not have seen wrongly.
In just an instant, it was enough to confirm something.
Or rather, in just an instant, he did not dare to take the risk.
He secretly regretted it. This used to be a bandit nest. Why was he so assured? He should have brought a few more subordinates out!
Thinking about how Lord and Madam had insisted on their privacy during yesterday's mushroom and wild vegetable picking excursion in the mountains, he couldn't shake off the sense of unease, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Thankfully, yesterday passed without incident.
But now, what was his course of action?
He was clueless about the strength and numbers of potential adversaries. He couldn't even risk informing the two subordinates trailing behind him, fearing that any sign of tension might tip off the other party.
The situation could turn dire…