In Exchange...

A Spirit Warden?

This was the first time Skullius had heard such a thing.

In fact, for Sila to divulge information like this, it meant that he generally felt threatened and what he was saying was true.

Thus, Skullius stacked up extra caution against the man before him.

The man gave a short pause before giving the true response that Skullius desired.

"First off, let's start with some common courtesy. Even an idiot like you would require trust before we exchange demands, right?" the man said as he turned to Skullius.

'Bro, what's with all these insults? And weren't you the one who said asking who you are was a stupid question?!' Skullius griped internally, but even on his face, a contortion could be seen which the man beside him actively ignored.

"My name is Bek Dworth. A former Capital Order Knight. I suppose you could use the more astute term to refer to me. A Stray Knight," the man whose name was Bek said. "What's yours?"