Who Was the Traitor? (II)
"Lord City Master!"
"Is there anything else you'd like me to do?"
After bowing properly, Suiying leaned forward slightly. A trace of nervousness still showed on his face as he asked the question carefully and respectfully.
"No!"
"You don't need to be so nervous..."
Charles smiled and waved a hand, signaling for Suiying to relax and for the few wilderness hunter squad leaders to head back. Only then did he let out a slow sigh.
"Suiying..."
"I haven't treated you badly all this time, have I?"
Out of nowhere, he spoke in his deep, resonant voice. In almost an instant, the invisible pressure settled on Suiying.
"!!"
Suiying's expression shifted slightly, like ripples spreading across a calm lake after a pebble fell into it.
Fortunately, he soon regained his composure. Keeping his gaze straight ahead, he answered solemnly:
"Lord City Master, your kindness to me is as great as a mountain!"
"I'd gladly brave fire and water for you, and never refuse any task!"
Although he had no idea why Charles had asked, he didn't dare take the question lightly. In a firm, resolute voice, he declared his loyalty.
"Is that so?"
Charles looked at Suiying standing at attention and smiled again, though the smile didn't reach his eyes. Then he continued, sounding reflective:
"I recognize your abilities. It's just..."
"People!"
"Sometimes they're complicated and never satisfied. Sometimes they can't even tell what's good for them?"
"So at times, I have no choice but to take certain precautions. You can understand that, can't you?"
As he spoke, Charles fixed his gaze on Suiying, who stood before him, as though he meant to see right through his soul.
After a pause, Suiying's expression grew complicated, but he said nothing. Charles raised his head slightly, a trace