By the time they left the Underground Base, Agu had already regained his composure.
It seemed that all those years of looking after the books in the Wizard Tower had taught him to take things in stride.
"So in the end, you still didn't tell each other who you were?"
"Why bother? She hates the Faceless Ones. Why should I let her know that the person who raised her for ten years was also a Faceless One?"
"Huh?" Thor shook his head. "From an outsider's perspective, keeping it secret like this could easily lead to an even bigger misunderstanding."
He casually brought up an example he'd seen before.
"For example... how old was she when you disguised yourself as her father?"
"Five. Five years and three months."
"She was so young, and you took her father's place after he died. Then you left her when she was fifteen. She might not remember her real father, but she definitely remembers you. Maybe she thinks you abandoned her on purpose."
Agu lowered his head. "I really did leave without getting the chance to tell her the truth."
Thor spread his hands. "So you don't even know how things really stand. You won't solve anything by saying nothing. Couldn't you at least find out indirectly what she remembers about her father?"
Agu furrowed his brow in distress. When he saw the cold, mocking look in Fiona's eyes, he hadn't been able to think of any of Thor's suggestions. He'd only wanted to leave as soon as possible.
"Ah." Thor sighed. "It's often easier for people on the sidelines to see things clearly. If you still want to talk to Fiona, I can wait for you back at the inn."
"No." To Thor's surprise, Agu still refused. "She definitely won't come out to see