Capítulo 196: Chapter 196

It was a bumpy ride on the wagon, and along with being tied up by a rope while dressed in a tattered yet baggy kimono, Cecil had to admit...

It was quite uncomfortable.

Moreover, adding onto the fact that she lied blatantly to Rugi. A lie she knew he could definitely see through.

The thoughts she had about AI500 made her feel extremely unsettled as well.

"...since you asked me a question, I'll ask one back to you." Cecil spoke up awkwardly, lifting her head up.

"Go ahead."

Cecil hesitated.

"Rugi, did you truly get yourself cured by K'xug?"

Rugi met her eyes, letting out a low chuckle. He leaned in, lowering his voice as he glanced towards the spy.

He wasn't listening to their conversation.

That was a good thing.

"And if I told you...I did not?" he tilted his head, smiling. "What would you do?"

Cecil widened her eyes, looking at Rugi in the eyes. "Bu-but why? Your injury isn't as serious compared and you could easily get--"

"A sense of belonging."