"All right then, I'll play your game.
Kael Carter, why did you help me?
No—first tell me how you knew where I was."
Lavinia questioned, hoping to keep Kael distracted and secretly gather enough Mana to survive if things went south, but then,
"You know you can stop and gather your Mana more efficiently, right? You do not have to mind me, my schedule's free."
"…"
Lavinia froze.
"What?"
Kael tilted his head, confused.
"You knew…?"
"Were you trying to hide it?"
Kael questioned back, showing similar confusion.
Yep, even he had learned how to play these mind games.
He was growing.
"…"
Lavinia stayed silent.
What could she even say?
She stared at the strange man in front of her and asked directly,
"You will let me gather my Mana…?"
"Why would I not?"
"Are you not scared that I will escape?"
"I think I told you this before, if you wish to go, you can. There is no need to 'escape' here. I am not trying to force you."
"…"
Again, Lavinia didn't know how to react.
