Chapitre 93: Chapter 88: The Misty Root Forest

'Now, how should I handle this…', I wondered as I looked at the almost hysterical woman in front of me.

Though, it was obvious what I should do…It was time lie my way out!

So, with a confident smirk, I leaned forward and said, "Why don't you ask that, to the vessel friend of yours. Granted he hasn't left the city already."

The girl remained silent, I would even say she calmed down, as she heard me. Only her stare piercing a hole in me.

Then, with a tone of surety she declared, "You haven't actually met him.", as if she really knew the truth.

"Oh! And how do you know that?", I asked, still maintaining that annoying smirk on my face.

"You would be dead if you did.", she said, impassively, but calculatingly, provoking me while concealing the real reason.

"Hm? So sure?", I took the provocation with stride and shot back, "Then little lady, would you care to explain how I chanced upon this?", waving the crystal in front of her.

"…"