Meanwhile, Heliot galloped his way through the rocky path in one town in Whistlebird. The night breeze grew harsher as his eyes glinted sharply. While he was staring ahead, his mind traced back to the first time he had a conversation with Lilou. That time he had visited Grimsbanne for the first time before he left the Capital after the founding celebration.
"Prince Heliot, I believed you have a motive in requesting me to lead this negotiation," she said as soon as she sat down across from him. He gazed at her, studying her expression that baffled him quite a bit.
"Are you planning to just look at me?" she inquired, receiving no answer from him. "This negotiation wouldn't proceed if you keep silent."
Heliot bat his eyes languidly. "What is your motive in approaching me?" his question didn't take her by surprise but instead made her smile.
"Depends on your answer."
"That doesn't make sense."