While the Alliance bunch whispered among themselves outside, Evenson simply focused on chatting idly with Ronan, not anxious in the slightest.
This bank had been a completely unexpected windfall, never part of his plans. It would be great if it worked out, but there was no loss if it did not. Yet after a while, Cassius came to him on his own, saying that he had thought it through and was willing to accept all his terms.
"You... thought it through?" Evenson genuinely found it unbelievable. You thought it through? What exactly did you think through? Could you tell me first so I know how to play along? "Oh, it seems you have already understood what I meant."
Cassius gave a slight bow and replied, "Though I am lacking in ability, I have finally come to understand Your Excellency's and the Heavenly Queen's painstaking intentions."
"Is that so?" Evenson narrowed his eyes and asked skeptically, "You really understand?"
That was exactly it. To conceal the fact that he understood absolutely nothing, Evenson deliberately baited the other party into explaining all the things he had imagined for himself. Usually, those who fancied themselves clever would fall for it. But Cassius merely said, "Of course I understand. We shall certainly serve you with utmost devotion."
"Mm..." Evenson's expression stiffened as he continued, "That aspect... you understand that too?"
"I understand everything."
"And... that aspect?"
"I understand."
What the hell do you understand?! I finally got away from someone like Carol and found someone capable of filling in the blanks himself, but you can't just keep it all in your head! Say it out loud so we can all share it!
"Not... not bad for a member of the Alliance. Truly wise." Evenson knew he could not keep asking. But it did not