Chapter 116.2 - Faceless Woman

"Astron," Shanks stood before me with a greeting. "What are you doing here? You should be resting."

"I need to speak with Varnis," I replied, my tone resolute.

"Why?"

"There's something I want to ask of him."

"Can you promise to make it quick?"

"It will not take more than five minutes."

Shanks studied me for a moment before nodding, a trace of understanding in his eyes. "You're thinking there's more to this than what we've uncovered."

"Indeed," I confirmed. However, revealing the source of my concerns was clearly impossible for now, as how could I say I suspected this because of a game?

Well, not that I need to reveal this anyway. It is not like I have any responsibility, and I should have earned at least this much right to probe a little.