Chapter 240: Hidden ulterior motives

Ester answered "no" after she pondered for a minute or so. She couldn't remember finding any traces of bandit during their journey from and to Lusterfall City.

Lupa shook her head and then showed a sad expression for a different reason. She recalled how the bear meat Ester kept freezing didn't taste fresh nor tasty.

As for the response given by Iris, she lowered her gaze and shook her head. Iris never thought she would ever be in a room surrounded by so many humans looking at her. Even if she wasn't visually seeing Ben, feeling his stare with a serious frown made her body slightly shiver.

"Uncle Ben, don't bully big sister red cheeks!" Tula protected Iris. Then she placed a cookie next to Iris's cup of chamomile tea.

"The Uncle Ben I like is not a meanie all the time. I will protect big sister Iris from grumpy Uncle Ben. " Tula added, surprising everyone in the room for her thoughtful and mature action.