"It's quite late. I should start heading back now."
I looked at the sky and the setting sun before I pushed myself to stand. The outing had drained me of my physical and social battery.
Dealing with three kids was tough. But dealing with three socially awkward kids who might as well have some mental problems was even worse.
I had even treated the griffin, and that required too much physical strength I did not have.
I felt like I was dealing with too much.
'These kids need deep therapy and a lot of it. Unfortunately, I don't think I have enough time to help them out currently. Should I talk to the duchess about it?'
My own thoughts reminded me why the duchess brought me here—it was because the temple wanted to get rid of two of these three kids due to their prophecy.
"Shopkeeper, please wait for me. I will accompany you and your companion back outside. With my presence by your side, no one will question your actions either."
