Around the same time the three hired tribes fully gathered in Crimson, the merchant caravan that Kaelen missed day and night also began their journey back to the tribe.
Asher sat on the ox cart, occasionally sneaking glances at Aaron, looking to the point that Aaron, who was always giggling slyly, also became annoyed. Aaron irritably glared at Asher, saying in a low voice:
"What exactly do you want to say to me?!"
Asher rubbed his nose awkwardly, scooted a bit closer to Aaron, and whispered: "You... What is your relationship with that beastman?"
Aaron pursed his lips, turned his face away, and said unnaturally: "Just an old acquaintance, not very close."
Asher rolled his eyes, saying: "I'm not a beast cub; who are you trying to fool? Just the fact that you cried your eyes red over him proves that the relationship between you two is not ordinary."
