"..."
"How did you figure that out?"
Linsey's first reaction was astonishment.
Not only was the Human Wisdom Codex extremely well concealed on him, but Clear Sky had even granted him a concealment blessing.
With precautions of this level,
it was practically impossible for any Awakened below the Eighth Stage to notice it.
Yet the woman before him was not even an Awakened and possessed no Source Material Skill, but she had seen through it?
"I once came into close contact with the Human Wisdom Codex."
"I also know that the Human Wisdom Codex in the City of Law mysteriously lost its power ten years ago. What sits in the Royal City now is merely something that looks the part, but is actually completely powerless."
"..."
In the dim tunnel, those brown eyes stared fixedly at Linsey.
The other freed slaves were still heatedly discussing the fact that Vik, the warrior above, had been defeated and killed.
Only this one woman
had discovered something far more important than the rampaging warrior—and it was now right before their eyes.
Linsey's feelings were equally complicated.
First, he deeply respected the actions this woman had taken earlier.
Then, this was the City of Law World.
If word got out that Linsey possessed the Human Wisdom Codex, it would undoubtedly bring him endless danger.
He could not allow someone who knew about it to simply leave before his eyes.
Moreover, the Returner's mission was reminding Linsey that this woman's identity was certainly extraordinary. She might even play a crucial role in this adventure!
Linsey was not the sort of person who indulged his urge to kill.
He gently shook his head and spoke:
"Even so, you shouldn't have questioned me so directly."
"If I were a villain, or even a good person trying to