Chapter 517: The Illusionist’s Folly
"Because he is lying. Think about it. Why would a king learn a new language just to read a useless booklet? Even better! Why would Lin Yao waste time teaching him when he could have just translated it on the spot?"
He shook his head as Julius’ eyes narrowed, too.
"But I observed him the entire time. His expression, sweat, and tone aligned perfectly with his words."
Confused, he pinched the bridge of his nose and exhaled in concern.
"I don’t know why he hid some information. Maybe he has ulterior motives or isn’t comfortable sharing them with us. Anyway, I want you to investigate that king during the tournament. Look into his reputation, his subjects’ opinions, how he rules, and his habits. Once we know more about him, you can decide what to do with his offer."
He patted Julius’ shoulder, trusting his brother’s judgement and ready to intervene if anything happened, even if the chances were low. After all, the boy did great without him, and Leon would soon officialize his alliance with Shepard, making them allies.
Meanwhile, Julius nodded and raised his thumb.
"Always prepare backup plans, right?"
"You know me by heart. Hahaha. Eat something before the evening matches. We’ll speak again in four days."
His chuckles echoed as he noticed Arun waving in the distance.
He returned the gesture with a smile before watching the two boys leave to explore the city and have fun.