Dolgo D's sunset was just as captivating as ever. If he had not come here on a mission today, the evening breeze on this terrace would probably have been the most relaxing massage for the nerves.
What a pity that a perfectly good dinner had practically turned into an interrogation. Afros and Cheng Shi sat at opposite ends of the long table, one staring relentlessly while the other let his gaze wander. No matter how one looked at it, there was clearly a story between them.
At this point, even an idiot could tell that these two had something to discuss. On top of that, Cheng Shi looked as though he wanted to speak but kept holding himself back. After a brief moment of contemplation, Galiusha considerately suggested:
"Compared to food that fills the stomach, knowledge that awakens the mind is the spiritual sustenance pursued by us believers of Truth. Therefore, I humbly beseech you, Lord Afros, to let us visit Zainjil in prison first.
"Besides, having two more scholars in such an elegant atmosphere would be terribly out of place. The sunset and evening breeze intertwine, giving rise to..."
She looked at the two of them with great interest, clearly having misunderstood, "...a beautiful 'friendship,' rather than sober rationality."
As she spoke, Galiusha even raised her wineglass and smiled in acknowledgment at Afros.
Those words left Cheng Shi utterly bewildered.
No, sister, what are you trying to say?
He looked at Galiusha with an extremely strange expression, then glanced at Afros across from him. Yet Afros completely ignored Galiusha's goodwill and simply stared at Cheng Shi, waiting for his explanation.
The teasing expression on his face clearly said: *If your explanation doesn't pass muster today, then I'm sorry, my brother, but your prisoner may really become my Lord of