章 219: Partner in pit

As Zafron was still analyzing the situation, the twins exchanged a knowing glance once again, their eyes glinting with mischief.

Whisper chimed in, her tone a perfect blend of amusement and condescension. "Darling, if you wanted some of those delightful power-up crystals, you only had to ask. No need to go digging through the Scrapyard like common rats."

Zafron blinked, momentarily confused before relief washed over him. 'They think we're here for crystals,' he thought, careful to keep his face neutral. 'Thank the stars for small mercies.'

[Well, well, looks like our dynamic duo isn't as omniscient as they'd like us to believe. Shall we play along with their little fantasy, my lord?] Calista's voice echoed in his mind, tinged with amusement.

Clearing his throat, Zafron adopted a sheepish expression. "I... we just wanted to explore a bit on our own. You know, get a feel for the place without waiting for the grand tour."