Chapter 341.2
A subtle smile graced the corners of Kasser’s lips. Even a lark, who had only briefly encountered the fake, could discern the difference. His past self, the one who had believed in the false version due to memory loss, now found the notion ridiculous. He would never make such a mistake again.
Eugene was undeniably unique. It often felt like she had grown up in an entirely different world. Her unfettered and impartial way of thinking never ceased to amaze Mara. Even now, she conversed with Lark without a trace of hesitation.
She’s certainly not one to be easily handled, Kasser thought to himself.
Eugene, though, felt a tinge of embarrassment. However, she realized that it wasn’t particularly surprising that Mara could distinguish between the fake and the real. Currently, she interacted with Mara as her true self, devoid of imitation. Had she displayed the same authenticity when she first encountered Sang-je, he would have undoubtedly seen through her.
“People don’t change easily, but given the right circumstances, they can transform. What was I like when you first met me?” Eugene inquired.
“You were impatient. You appeared as though someone was perpetually chasing you,” Mara recalled.
Eugene inwardly sighed at the memory. Back then, the imposter had been fixated on completing the ritual to summon her soul. She hadn’t cared about the title of the Holy Woman bestowed upon her by the Mara devotees, as long as it led her to the ritual’s formula.
Considering how the imposter never revealed her true colors, it’s unlikely she was genuine. But Mara could read her thoughts. Does that mean, even though it’s a monster, it hasn’t squandered its years? Eugene wondered.
“I received help from you and Rodrigo through the imposter, right? Are you meeting me today to demand recompense for that transaction?” Eugene asked.