"Where did you run off to, Adrian?" Duo asked upon seeing the pair.

"Where I go is none of your business," Adrian retorted.

"Hmph! You don't have to report to me, but the village chief is looking for you," Duo countered.

"In that case, why are you wasting our time here instead of taking me there?"

Teasing this young hothead was one of the few pleasures Adrian had in this boring world.

Duo, looking irritated, could only glare at Adrian. Unfortunately for him, he had been ordered not to lay a