Elf Country, outside the treehouse.
When Shane, Princess Luoqi, Lasha, Lilith, and Milu, a group of five, exited the treehouse and walked along the bridge made of vines to reach the ground, there was already someone waiting for them here.
"Mr. Shane! Everyone!"
Merica seemed to have been waiting here for a long time. As soon as she saw the group, her eyes lit up, and she hurried over.
"Merica?"
Shane blinked and smiled.
"You've come?"
Princess Luoqi also looked at the elf girl and smiled warmly.
"Miss Merica."
Lasha greeted Merica.
"Um?"
Lilith tilted her head, either surprised by Merica's sudden appearance or only now remembering someone like Merica.
As for Milu, she was outright confused, curiously looking at this unfamiliar elf girl.
Merica seemed not to notice Milu. After jogging up to the group, she finally spoke with a face full of apology.
"I'm... I'm sorry, everyone, for leaving you behind."
