So Be It

Roan was taken aback by the sudden question. Even Rean almost choked on his food back at the restaurant, catching the attention of quite a few people before smiling apologetically.

Roan quickly calmed down, though. "What kind of question is that?"

Karev waved his hand. "There is no need to keep the facade. Besides, I'm not here to capture you or cause you trouble either... as long as you cooperate, of course."

Roan looked deeply into Karev's eyes and could see the guy was certain of his words. "Let's say I am. Is that a problem?"

"That depends," Karev continued. "You have a real Werdlem Stone, so you are within the laws of the Werdlem Empire. I can't do anything to you just because you came from outside. However, I can make your life harder, especially when you join the Lincae Sect."