Chapter 89. The One Whose Future Cannot Be Seen
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El-Melloi II lifted the seal.
However, he was struck by a stomachache.
The sight of Cyd and Medusa blatantly sitting there eating was giving him a headache...
These two had no awareness of the impact they might have on the world!
El-Melloi II held his forehead and waved to indicate that Gray, who was about to stand up, should sit back down. He then took a seat at the table behind Cyd.
He had no intention of sitting next to Yvette.
No way, he would never sit there!
"Have you found the culprit?"
Cyd leaned back and whispered into El-Melloi II's ear.
"No," El-Melloi II shook his head, his expression serious.
"Do you need my help?" Cyd's lips curled into a smile.
"I have my pride," El-Melloi II said calmly.
He was unwilling to admit defeat to any other hero, and his resolve was not to bow down to anyone but himself.
Foolish, but admirable.
"Well, I'll just watch from the side," Cyd lightly laughed and picked up his coffee.
"No, at a crucial moment, don't just watch," El-Melloi II's face darkened.
"For example, now?" Cyd gestured toward Olga Marie and her servant, Trisha, who were heading directly toward El-Melloi II.
"Just watch from the side," El-Melloi II sighed and stood up.
Although he had expected it, he was surprised that the little princess of Astronomy would come directly. It seemed Animusphere was very invested in this auction.
Facing Olga Marie's "let's talk" approach, El-Melloi II hesitated. After all, besides their own people, everyone else was a suspect in his eyes.
However, considering the family's unfortunate state, it was better not to offend a princess's daughter, even if the ruling princess was busy with something as trivial as a joke.
After some contemplation, El-Melloi II nodded and led Olga Marie to his room.
Of course, Cyd naturally followed, and with Olga Marie's slightly dazed gaze, he sat next to Gray, playing the role of a bystander.
"He…"
"He is… my companion," El-Melloi II sighed and rubbed his forehead, "He can be trusted."
Has he returned to his shadow?
El-Melloi II glanced at the shadow under Cyd's feet. In the time it took to turn around, Medusa had disappeared from his sight.
Really, can't he have a bit of self-awareness...
"Well… let's talk," Olga Marie straightened up.
"I'm all ears," El-Melloi II sighed in relief.
"Hey, Mr. Cyd," Caules carefully poked Cyd's side and placed a letter next to his hand, whispering, "This is what I found earlier."
"Mm," Cyd raised an eyebrow and stuffed the letter into his pocket, "Good job."
"After all, I wanted to help," Caules scratched his head.
Here we go again, so uncomfortable...
Gray slightly bent over, hiding her face completely under her hood.
She must endure...
The teacher is busy.
"Really, such a clumsy child," Cyd sighed lightly and raised his hand.
At this moment, it seemed to increase her credibility, Trisha removed her glasses. "El-Melloi II, please raise your right hand."
"Mystic eyes," El-Melloi II squinted and raised his right hand. Since he was currently using mystic eyes to kill, the effect directly on him should be ineffective, so… what ability is this?
"Mm, just like this, 3, 2…" Trisha's mouth slowly curled up.
"Bang—"
The train shook slightly. For others, it might be inconsequential, but for Gray, it was the last straw.
"Sorry...!" Gray covered her mouth and tried to get up, but having endured so long, her legs gave out and she fell forward.
"Relax, Gray," Cyd reached out and grabbed Gray by the back of her collar, pulling her back. He then gently patted her back, "Just breathe. You're only off rhythm. Feel the train's movement and let your body adapt."
"Mm," Gray nodded while covering her mouth and started adjusting her breathing as Cyd advised. Though she didn't immediately return to normal, the dizziness was fading.
"Smart child," Cyd winked at El-Melloi II.
El-Melloi II sighed in relief and turned to the slightly dazed Trisha, "So… what do you want me to see?"
"Ahem, actually it should be…" Trisha stammered.
[Future Sight]—This was her mystic eye, capable of seeing a certain amount of the future. Just now, she saw Gray falling to the ground, and El-Melloi II's right hand could have caught her, but the future did not happen.
El-Melloi II frowned. His right hand… was sore.
So what was the point of raising his hand?
"Trisha?" Olga Marie looked puzzled.
"Actually, my mystic eye is [Future Sight]," Trisha, unsure of how to explain, had to harden her resolve and say.
"Then why did you want me to raise my hand?" El-Melloi II waved his right hand.
"It's just… that…" Trisha was a bit awkward, "Actually, I saw that this time the Mystic Eye Train produced a rainbow-grade mystic eye."
"So why did you want me to raise my hand?" El-Melloi II raised an eyebrow. Although the news about the rainbow-grade mystic eye was as impactful as a nuclear explosion, he still wanted to know why he had to raise his hand.
"Didn't you see, Trisha?" Olga Marie felt a bit embarrassed. Trisha wouldn't do anything without reason; every action had a reason, which was the strength of a Future Sight user. However, Trisha's actions now seemed a bit absurd.
"Actually, I did see the future, but it didn't happen," Trisha straightforwardly... surrendered, "The young lady was supposed to fall, and your right hand could have caught her, but…"
"The future did not happen," El-Melloi II raised an eyebrow.
"Yes," Trisha, who wanted to look impressive but failed, honestly lowered her head.
Olga Marie also felt a bit awkward. The intention was to increase credibility and show off, but it didn't work out.
"Emmm…" El-Melloi II tilted his head and thought for a while before nodding, "I understand. You have no reason to deceive me. I believe you."
"Thank you for your understanding," Trisha sighed in relief. After all, her actions earlier were almost like a trick, but why...
Trisha looked at Cyd, who was patting Gray's back with a gentle smile.
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