[...This is very important. I need to know the answer.]
Ciel's voice was calm, yet filled with unwavering resolve.
She needed to know exactly why Morax knew things that no one else could possibly know.
This had a significant impact on her.
After all, no one wanted their hidden secrets to be known by others.
"...Is that so."
"Then just assume that I have read the Script Woven by Fate."
Mo Li nodded and calmly gave his answer.
[The script... woven by fate?]
After hearing Mo Li's answer, Ciel froze for a moment. Then, the look she gave him became doubtful, though that doubt also carried gravity and contemplation.
Was that something one could see so easily?
Could it be that 'Morax' had mastered some forbidden power of 'time'?
After considering that possibility, Ciel felt that it was highly likely.
After all, with 'Morax's current strength, mastering the power of 'time' would not be particularly difficult.
However! It would have been one thing if it were merely the fate of an ordinary timeline.
Could 'Morax' see the future of this timeline as well?
One had to know that 'Ciel' understood the special nature of the current timeline.
[...Can you see the... script of the current timeline?]
After pondering for a moment, Ciel hesitantly asked Mo Li. This was an extremely important matter.
It could even be said to concern 'Ciel's plan, as well as 'Rimuru's safety!
That was why Ciel questioned Mo Li with such seriousness.
"...Not all of it. Only part of it."
Mo Li shook his head, then nodded as he answered Ciel's question, seeming almost a little modest.
[...]
Seeing Mo Li act as though he were being modest, Ciel could not help imagining black lines crossing her forehead.
Hehe~~, modest?
In this world, you are the