Argo stared steadily at Hila for quite a while before finally speaking:
"Fine."
"Fine."
Gwen nodded as well.
Although they could only sense faint energy fluctuations enveloping the towering building from outside, once they entered—and when he had just declared that they would fight if necessary—Gwen could feel some force spreading out from all around, faintly suppressing him.
Therefore, whether out of the principle of diplomacy before force or the need to adapt to the environment, Gwen did not take a tougher stance.
"Don't make a move. I'll be back as soon as I can."
With that, Hila whispered something by Argo's feet, then turned and ran through a small side door toward the back.
As the sound of meshing gears rose and faded, Hila headed for the princess's bedchamber. Only Gwen's group and Argo, the Giant Judge, remained here.
After facing each other in silence for a moment, Argo, who had been staring at Gwen all along, suddenly spoke:
"You didn't tell the truth—
"As a judge, I have the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood.
"Most of what you said was true, but there were definitely falsehoods mixed in."
"The moment we entered Anor Londo, we were attacked by your companions. With the city in this state, do you think you would have believed me even if I had told you everything?"
Hearing Argo's words, Gwen did not deny it and simply admitted it before asking in return:
"Besides, even though you noticed that I hadn't told the whole truth, didn't you also refrain from attacking outright?"
"Though you did not tell the truth, that does not necessarily make you an enemy."
Argo voiced the same opinion as his kin stationed at the entrance:
"The situation in the city could not possibly get any worse. I have no