Chapter 17
Translator: FenrirTL
Editor: Greedy
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< Chapter 17 >
The tense silence between Kinuan and me grazed the edge of my throat like a sharp blade. It was an uncomfortable situation.
There was little I could do out of my own discretion. It hadn’t even been a few days since I’d received orders from the Imperial Guard Commander, Hemillas, and here I was.
“You’ve taken on the mission but lack any real knowledge, so you can’t even determine a direction for your response, can you?”
Kinuan commented casually. I maintained a blank expression.
Kinuan could see right through a person’s inner thoughts with even the smallest gestures or words. His insight was practically mind-reading.
Withholding information entirely had been my solution. However, even that was a clue and information to Kinuan.
I couldn’t help but be swept along unilaterally, with no control. The information imbalance was severe. Right now, I know nothing about the situation. Inside, words of disgust rose like nausea.
“Luka, I don’t intend to blame you. Obeying orders from a superior is only natural. In fact, your judgments are consistently correct. Watching you pick the very best options from a limited set of choices is nothing short of impressive. But...”