>>5302061>>5302206"What's the matter, seen a Phantom?" You grin at him in jest, but he doesn't seem to let his guard down.
"..." Still waiting for an explanation, he would rather see you going straight to the point instead of playing around.
"Relax Guts; these people are now part of my union against the Godhand and the Apostles. They are no longer targeting you."
"Aren't you quick to trust them... Surely this isn't due to you being enamored by the girl?"
"No, that's not it. We're on our way to Vritannis, hoping she can prove my innocence. You're on your way there too, right? There's enough room for 2 if you want to join us until elfhelm."
"Hey! What do you mean, room for two?" Puck interrupted you, worried about not coming.
"Alright... Room for three it is." You sigh, not considering him due to his small stature.
"How did you know I was going there?" Guts asks.
"When it comes to ya, I always find a way to discover your whereabouts." You point to your forehead, taking pride in your knowledge.
"Hm." Guts ends the conversation with a grunt, seeming disinterested at your invitation. Something is definitely different in his attitude, given how he's in no mood to play around.
Is he being mistrustful of Farnese and Serpico? They weren't exactly fighting on his side during the incarnation ceremony, so he has a reason for them, but for you?
"Aaah..." Casca stumbles around as she seems to remember your face, which gets a reaction out of Zhafira.
"I don't think this little guy appreciates my arts! Maybe the girl over there will. Can you hold this for me?" She hands Casca a rope, preparing to do some sort of trickery, but Casca doesn't even tilt her head.
"Ignored again, haha! Why is everyone such a critic?"
"Don't stand so close." Guts takes a step forward and advises the harlequin not to get too touchy feely.
His change of attitude definitely comes from Casca. Knowing of a way to treat her, the mission gave him some new focus, maybe too much focus, as it's all that he currently thinks about.
The pressure from taking care of her by himself is definitely consuming him, since the aura of the apostle within him grows with each passing day. His stench is strong enough to make you think twice on touching him.
"You can do whatever you want, just don't get in my way."
>Isidro's not with you?>Are you feeling alright? Your energy reads different from before.>Did anything happen while you were by yourself?>What led you to Cromwell?>I've met Rickert not too long ago, good fellow, I'm glad we have a mutual friend now.>Write-in. 