CHAPTER 42: THE BET

　　 Xander was feeling a bit down, but Marai's little stunt cheered him up, albeit it was a bit childish. Marai gave Xander a pat, hoping he would tone down his smile, not overdo it, and said to Erinn, "If you go find them now, it will delay our journey. Let's go together and talk about it after we reach the finish line." Erin nodded, following behind Marai, watching her ponytail swaying as she walked, suddenly feeling an itch in his hand. He inexplicably wanted to pull it. Thinking so, Erin actually did it. Marai turned her head in confusion, "What's wrong?" Erin casually slipped his hand into his pocket and silently flicked his fingertip, saying, "There's a bug." Indeed, this road had more bugs than the previous one, Marai thought, tying her hair into a bun and putting on a hat. Erin felt a bit annoyed for no reason and stopped looking at her. ["Erin, how old are you?"’ ["So childish! My little brother in elementary school would only do this to a girl he likes. Erin, are you