“Sorry, Firtania. We were delayed earlier because of the inspection,” Eldric apologized.“It’s fine. My house is nearby. I’ll take you to meet my father,” Firtania said as she led the two of them toward her residence.Eldric and Rylan followed Firtania from behind. Watching her from the back made Eldric curious about something he wanted to ask.“Firtania, I’d like to ask you something. What happened when you met your father?” Eldric asked.“Hey, Eldric! That’s rude!” Rylan exclaimed, slightly irritated.“Oh, it’s alright, Rylan. I know you’re curious about how I met my father. I don’t mind sharing it while we walk,” Firtania replied to reassure him.“Well... if you don’t mind...” Rylan conceded.“Two years ago, I was looking for a medicinal plant in the forest for the shop I inherited. I stumbled upon someone lying beneath a large tree. When I checked on him, there were no wounds or signs of attack by Plantazel. With the help of a horse-drawn cart, I brought him back. Although it was p