Chapter 126
126: Encounter in the Magic Realm (3)
It seemed my attempt to deceive him had failed—or at best, it was only half-successful.
‘From here on out, it’s a battle of wits!’
Still, I decided to push through with an air of composure until the end.
“Whether you believe me or not, Master of the Golden Tower, is entirely your choice. I have no intention of coercing or convincing you.”
“……”
When I switched from telepathy to speaking aloud in a dispassionate tone, Yulkanes continued to look at me with a gaze that carried lingering suspicion. Through his expression, I could sense his conflicted feelings: it seemed fabricated, yet something about it made him uneasy enough not to dismiss it outright.
“Fine, believing it or not is my prerogative. That being said…”
His golden eyes gleamed subtly once again.