The adventurers exchanged uneasy glances. Their earlier confidence had begun to crumble under the scrutiny of Adam's group.
"That's a serious accusation," their leader said, forcing a smile. "We encountered some bandits on the way here. The blood must have come from them."
"Oh?" Lilith tilted her head. "So you encountered bandits, and somehow ended up covered in human blood, yet you claim to be hunting goblins. How unfortunate that you forgot to prepare a more convincing story."
"We don't have to explain ourselves to you!"
One of the adventurers snapped before quickly realizing his mistake. The moment he met Isolde's cold gaze, his expression stiffened.
Adam leaned back in his seat, resting one arm against his knee.
"Then let me ask you something. If you're really adventurers, which guild do you belong to?"
The leader hesitated for just a fraction of a second.
It was brief, but Adam noticed.
