Miss Roman watched him, his head drenched in sweat, and hurriedly fished out a checkered handkerchief from her bag, handing it to him. She didn't say anything, but her thoughts were clear—Brand saw the checkered handkerchief and vaguely remembered that it was a handmade item from the northern Vieiro Region, something rarely found in Buqi. It was also one of the merchant Miss's most cherished collectibles.
"Thank you." He mouthed, one word at a time.
"I should be the one thanking you, Brand." Miss Roman hugged her bag with both hands and seriously replied, "It might get very dangerous soon, and there might be no chance to say certain things, right? So, I have to tell you—thank you, Brand."
Brand was taken aback, then smiled slightly.
