I was expelled from the team and was recruited by the demons?

an hour ago.

Cynthia held the battle log in her hand and thought about the plan of action for the next Labyrinth Raider.

Speaking of which, it seemed like she hadn't done anything like this in a long time.

Ever since Eli came to the guild, the matter has fallen on Eli's head.

Cynthia remembers that Eli once seemed to be... Only when directing the battle plan, or looking at her, will the eyes shine brightly.

At that time, he was indeed very dazzling.

"Bang!"

Cynthia, who sensed that something was not quite right with her, raised her hand and smashed a few cracks in the desk in front of her.

"Whew—"

Cynthia struggled to restrain her thoughts.

But the word Eli lingered in her heart like a spell, and it was difficult to get rid of it.

Eli....

Cynthia bit the corner of her lip until a trace of rust-scented blood fell into her mouth, and she came to her senses.

She had never had such strange feelings.

Is it because of guilt? Or is it because of something else?

Why should she be guilty!

Cynthia frustrated as she swept the papers in front of her to the ground, and collapsed limply in her seat.

As much as she hates to admit it, Cynthia knows...

Eli is not bad, even... It's pretty good.

At least for himself and for Morning Star, he can be said to have spared no effort.

And it was this dedication that made Cynthia begin to subconsciously rely on him.

When Cynthia realized her thoughts, she nipped that feeling in the bud almost immediately.

She would never allow herself to be tempted.

What's more, it's still for a civilian!

Cynthia convinced herself that her sense of aristocratic honor over the years had led her to take advantage of men's feelings instead of clinging to them.

But that day, Eli came to the guild and submitted a request to withdraw from the guild.

She noticed that Eli had no light in her eyes.

"You should always be by my side... Is it just because, that necklace? Cynthia

knew that when the previous meeting of the guild leaders decided to expel Eli, she was actually hesitant.

But Eli during that time was extremely cold to her, which also made Cynthia's heart breathe.

In the end, instead of refuting the opinions of the higher-ups, she chose to acquiesce.

It's just a necklace...

Cynthia lay on the table, staring vacantly at the glass mirror in front of her.

The self reflected in the mirror, why does it look so embarrassed...

She couldn't understand it.

Obviously, when Eli first came here, he had been guarding her every inch.

Cynthia didn't hate that feeling, but whenever Eli showed her affection to her, she would subconsciously push the other person away.

Why can't you just hold on a little longer...

I don't hate you either.

Cynthia reached out and touched her neck, the delicate touch coming through her fingertips.

There, there should have been a necklace.

Cynthia closed her eyes, not daring to look at herself in the mirror again.

After a long silence, Cynthia sat up.

Eli, if you want to blame you, you can only blame you for being too prominent, not me.

After all, there is an insurmountable gap between us.

This gap may come from differences between classes, or from the incompatible personalities between us.

Both of us are so proud.

"Since you're gone, don't say goodbye..."

In the end, the pride in her heart still shattered her emotions that had not yet sprouted.

"Squeak-"

Cynthia's office door was pushed open, and she looked up to see that it was Anna who had come to report on the work schedule.

"I've found Eli,"

Anna said slowly,

calming her mind.

"Really? Where are the others?

Cynthia stood up lightly, and although she had tried her best to show her calm side, her trembling hands with excitement betrayed her true thoughts.

"The Knights of the Holy Wood Branch... There are quite a few things that have happened, and I told you on the way. "

............

Cynthia also has a general understanding of the cause and effect of the incident.

Of course, what she learned was a very one-sided part.

There is a plot about Winnie designing to frame Eli, which is naturally covered up by Anna.

Standing outside the door of the council hall at this time, Cynthia looked at the necklace in Eli's hand and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.

According to Anna, this thing was left behind by Christine by the thief who attacked the Knights' camp last night.

...... Didn't Eli sell this thing before?

Why did the man put the necklace in Christine's room?

And now, why is this thing back in Eli's hands?

All kinds of questions lingered in Cynthia's heart, making her only feel that her head hurt.

In fact, it was not only her, but Anna on the side also looked at everyone present in disbelief.

In her and Winnie's plans, Eli should have been interrogated by the Knights by this time.

Even if he is not convicted of a capital crime, he will inevitably become infamous because of this incident.

After all, Eli is the biggest suspect until the real culprit is caught.

Breaking into the duke's daughter's room at night was enough to cut off Eli's career as an adventurer.

But what is the situation now?

Not only did Eli have nothing to do, but he even got the necklace back from the Knights?

Anna's brain was down, but thanks to Winnie not coming forward this time to avoid suspicion, otherwise Winnie's jaw would have to fall to the ground in shock.

"It's over, I bought this thing from the black market, and I forgot about it."

Christine stood up in time and briefly explained the matter to the people of Morningstar.

"Black... City? Wasn't it sold to the association's recycling agency?

Cynthia opened her mouth slightly, as if she suddenly remembered something.

Eli came back from selling her equipment that day, and instead of having afternoon tea with her as usual, she went straight to the clinic under the guild.

Could it be that he went to the black market alone in order to raise money for the guild?

She knew the place of the black market very well, even if she was as strong as her, she would never go to the black market alone.

The people in that place have no principles and bottom lines, and murder and overselling happen from time to time.

Cynthia stiffly turned her head to look at Anna, as if trying to get a negative answer from her.

Anna didn't speak, just lowered her head.

Her tacit attitude says it all.

Cynthia only felt a cramping sensation in her chest.

Eli... You...... You didn't blame me for selling the necklace, but also for the guild... Did a person go to the black market?

Why don't you say anything....

Yes...... It's because I....

Cynthia remembered that what Eli was selling was a necklace he had carved with his own hands.

Even if he had a stomach full of things to say, who could he say them to?

Do you want to confide in her, the person who sold the necklace with her own hands?

At this moment, Cynthia only felt that her breathing had become difficult.

She tilted her head, as if she didn't dare to make eye contact with Eli again.

What the hell did she do...

Eli looked at Cynthia's expression and sighed softly.

Looking at her appearance, most of the things this time have nothing to do with her.

Come to think of it, how could someone as proud as Cynthia use such a subordinate means to frame him.

Eli didn't speak, he took a step towards the gate.

The moment Eli and Cynthia passed by, Eli's gaze didn't drift.

It would be nice if the two of us had never known each other.