Lucius had secrets and bore many burdens.
Da Vinci had already noticed.
Yet this universal genius, so renowned throughout history, said nothing.
Just as everyone had secrets of their own, so long as he bore no ill will toward their side, Da Vinci would not pry into them.
Clearly, Lucius bore no ill will toward Fujimaru Tachibana and the others.
For one thing, Lucius's gentle attitude and goodwill were obvious. For another, as someone introduced by Ozymandias, he represented Ozymandias's credibility to a certain extent.
With the personality of that proud King of Kings, he would never make trouble over something like this. Moreover, Ozymandias's goodwill toward Fujimaru Tachibana was genuine. He truly hoped she would grow stronger and accomplish certain goals.
Although Da Vinci did not know what exactly those goals were, she would not make reckless assumptions before the truth was revealed. Besides, some things could only be understood after they were done.
Then, at that moment, a group of figures appeared in the distance. Fujimaru Tachibana and the others spotted them, and their eyes immediately lit up.
Fujimaru Tachibana said in delighted surprise, "People! Living people!"
In this desolate, scorched land of death, seeing living people was undoubtedly healing for both body and mind.
At least, that was true for Fujimaru Tachibana.
However, at that moment, Mash and Lucius instinctively stepped in front of Fujimaru Tachibana, one on either side, their expressions guarded.
Fujimaru Tachibana could not help but freeze. "What is it?"
Mash's expression darkened. "Master, those people... aren't normal."
Fujimaru Tachibana: "?"
Mash did not need to answer. That group had already noticed Fujimaru Tachibana and the others, and immediately rushed toward them in excitement.
Each of them moved far faster than an ordinary person, their motions twisted. Many charged on all fours like bizarre