Bab 394: Tree of Life

He is not good at reading other people's emotions. But when it comes to Ibuki Sumire, it only takes one look for him to understand. So once again, he tried to change the topic and spoke about the piece again.

'Why does she look so happy over something like this?' This won't be the first time they are working together, but the expression on her face is like this is the first time.

"Are you that happy?"

"Yes, very."

Still, his gaze fell on the escorts Soujiro sent to fetch her. Do they have to stand out? Couldn't he have sent less suspicious-looking people? If Sumire didn't vouch for them just now, he would have thought they were terrible people.

"Have you discovered anything new lately, Yuhi?"

"No." He responded immediately, but the girl looked at him suspiciously.

"Are you sure? You're always sneaking off once I fall asleep."