Chapter 15: Still Under Observation
"Where have you been?"
Looking away, I unintentionally gulped. Before me, stood Captain Van—arms crossed over his chest, and glaring down at me with those laser eyes.
I realized something. I can be invincible against him if we battle with our abilities, but in physical combat, I'm still no match. Just glancing at those biceps... I'm a stick in comparison. If he uses them to wring my neck, I'm dead.
So, let's behave respectfully now, Jade. Death is inevitable, but let's not rush it.
"I've been watching over my house."
"Then, you must have seen that vortex."
"I did not."
Due to my years of practice in displaying a poker face, I can lie easily and shamelessly. Captain Van narrowed his eyes at me. I met those black eyes, without blinking, brave and bold. Let's not say more. If I explain, I will sound suspicious and defensive, but if I show my honesty through my eyes, he'll believe it.
"Blink, idiot. You're straining your eyes."
I did. Now, it hurts.
Claude approached the window and looked outside his Sanctum. "I don't care if you see it or not. I just want to ask you something if you did see it."