Chapter 143: A Pervert or a Lunatic
Leon kept baiting the hook, listening to the rain splashing against the water and the rocky embankment beneath his feet. He stole glances at Haley’s thoughtful face, suddenly realizing how pleasant this all felt.
After all, most fishermen out there were one man, one rod, one umbrella, and one pack of cigarettes. But here he was—fishing with a beautiful girl beside him, on a rainy day no less. In terms of atmosphere and company, he was leagues ahead of the rest.
“So, you can use magic?”
While waiting for a bite, Leon heard Haley finally speak after a long silence.
“Mhm.” Leon didn’t answer directly, wanting to tease her a bit. He rather enjoyed seeing her stomp her foot in frustration.
Sure enough, Haley was thrown off. She had expected Leon to either boast about his special ability or, as before, casually make something up to string her along. But his vague reply left her unsure how to respond.
“So, I’ve met someone out of a fairy tale? A real magician?”
“I’m not a magician,” Leon said this time, giving her a straight answer.
“But you called that disappearing trick ‘magic,’” Haley said, skeptical. “You’re not trying to fool me, are you?”