"Allen, is that you?"
Si Kai cried out in surprise, looking at the three captured Elves before him.
"Si Kai?"
The lead Elf, who had been shouting defiantly, also wore a look of disbelief.
...
Soon, after the two acquaintances recognized each other, it became clear that this was all a misunderstanding.
These three Elves were all members of the Wind Speech Tribe.
Because Fulina had contacted Levi's group directly for reinforcements using a Transmission Stone, these Elves had no idea that anyone was coming to help them.
Furthermore, they didn't recognize the Thorn Corps' insignia and assumed it was just another faction coveting the Magic Crystal Ore. That's why they had been tailing them, preparing to gather more information.
This was what led to the misunderstanding.
"So, you're saying you didn't retreat in time and got left behind?"
As the one who knew them, Si Kai took on the role of liaison.
