Chapter 833: Back To Base

"I'm back, guys!"

Appearing within the lounge area, where I had sensed all the Outgroup Members, I declared my presence to everyone present.

It seemed that they had been engaged in a lively discussion moments earlier. Their odd stances and the noise they were generating when I initially appeared in the room proved that.

However, immediately after I appeared they all turned silent and froze.

"U-um…?"

Their eyes were on me for a moment, but they quickly moved in the direction of the girl beside me. The blonde with a child-like body.

"Ja… I mean, who is that?" Neron was the first to break the uncomfortable silence in the room.

I was still in his disguise, so Neron must have thought it was most appropriate not to reveal my name yet. That was a smart call.

He, as well as the other Outers, however, looked very anxious about my sudden appearance in the room. I suspected two reasons for their reaction.