Is this really the time to care about that?
The concern displayed by the Herder visibly left Amila and the others bewildered.
Given the current situation, questioning the true purpose of the three intruders seemed far more reasonable.
"We didn't find him; it seems he likely isn't here."
Nevertheless, being an invited guest, ignoring the other's inquiry felt somewhat impolite. Amila promptly shook her head and responded.
Though, the instant she finished speaking, the enormous Holy Emblem behind the other triggered her realization—this was The Sect's domain, and they were the hosts.
There was no helping it; their demeanor was simply too unnaturally composed.
"So, where do you think he should be?"
Fu Qian, however, appeared rather fixated on this question and pressed further without hesitation.
...
Even Amila fell silent for a moment.
This question had certainly crossed her mind more than once, just like "why is this nightmare happening at all."
