Chapter 5.31
I heaved a short sigh, despite facing her fierce warning.
"…I'm sorry. I can't." I answered honestly.
Although Persia immediately made a disappointed and irritated look, but it softened afterwards as she figured out why.
"…Kuroyuki?" She questioned as if that was the answer.
…And that is.
"…Yeah, I can't completely guarantee that I would be able to keep this from her," I answered while inadvertently leaning on the bench and looking up at the ceiling.
"Can you stall this from her for as long as possible……?"
Maybe Persia knew from my body language, that it was pointless trying to hide things from her, that’s why she made this request.
"…I will try, and before you tell me everything, I want you to stay as calm as possible, okay? I don’t want you to feel pressured."
"…Okay."
"Then I will repeat my question… what did they use to blackmail you…?"
“I…… my…………” Persia struggled to get her words out.