"...?!" Robin swiftly turned toward Hulak, visibly confused by what he had just heard. "Pffft..." He clamped his lips shut, trying with all his might to hold back the laughter bubbling inside him—especially since Rinara was still standing nearby. But the effort was futile. "Ahahaha! So that's why you decided to follow me? Haha! Even when you're being serious, Hulak, you're still not serious at all!"
"Hmph..." Rinara didn't seem pleased by the situation. She turned her head away sharply, her expression cold and unreadable, but she remained silent, unwilling to comment.
