He hurriedly swallowed his food and lowered his head. For some reason, he didn't want Maya to see him right now. Was he feeling guilty towards her?
'She must have faced so many difficulties because she didn't have any fighting skills at all.'
That was what he thought when they separated, before he left for BlizzViel.
But now, she had turned into a beautiful and strong-looking woman.
He glanced again at Maya, who was walking toward the Chief and hugging her as if she were her own family.
She didn't immediately notice him, since he was sitting among the other women, but she would surely spot him soon.
And just as expected, after hugging the Chief and sitting beside him, she scanned her surroundings, eventually seeing Ash—who naturally stood out from the others.
He was the only man there, wearing a shirt, long pants, and boots. Unlike the rest, who were dressed in skimpy outfits made of animal skins.
