"Come on, lead the way!"

"Hmph."

The leader of the Elf Guards, the white-haired elf, walked beside me with a displeased expression.

I stuck close to him, holding Astaroth in my hand to keep an eye on him.

The rest of the Elf Guards had returned to their duties. I had instructed them to do so. 

Now, it was just me, Chris, and the white-haired elf, who seemed to be the head of the elves, guiding us through the forest.

"Growl!"

I heard the sound of a beast nearby.

I glanced behind me.

"Huff, huff!"

Chris was growling, her breath …