He had expected for Maron to be at least disappoint at him. But to his surprise, Maron's unusual enthusiasm didn't seem to react into his expectation, and it instead brought a small smile to his lips.

"You have my thanks for accompanying me this far," politely bowing lightly against the girl, Ace kept his tone all gentle. "I shall return this favor should we meet again in the future."

Well, he- No, both of them probably knew better than they would stumble into each other again sooner or later, but a hope through his words was not unnecessary, definitely. Luckily, the temperature around his body was coming into the degree that he could deal with. Every mission around Seiryuu region mostly required him to sneak through the almost-frozen mountain, after all. His body had somewhat grown accustomed to it.

"You too, Miss Maron. May the Crystal bless you in your journey."

A prayer was more than necessary to be replied, albeit it was the one from his own world. After he was done with that, another polite bow was performed against the female from him before he calmly strode to wherever his legs led him. The other side of the village being one of his target as of now.

His red mantle was dyed wet by the misty water, but his fire was yet to die. The path of his destiny was set.