Enthralled
"Hm?"
Ryu noticed their weird reactions but simply shook his head. He wasn't the type of person that liked to explain himself to begin with. However they took it was however they took it. It had nothing to do with him.
"… Then you can enter my city. The resources there are much better than what you'll find in the lower level cities."
The sudden voice came from Sabelle. Hearing her words, Godefride and Eustis both almost passed out from shock. Had they heard correctly? Was this the same Sabelle they knew? What was going on here?
The two suddenly had flashbacks to what Ryu's face looked like and his valiant display at the Martial God's gathering. A moment later, their expressions both turned bitter. Was even this little devilish doll not immune to a handsome face? Where was the justice?
Ryu smiled lightly in Sabelle's direction.
"I'll accept your offer, then."
**
"What do you think? Is he really trying to learn a new weapon?"