Yes, this question was a major one.
In King Hassan's eyes, who exactly was Fujimaru Tachibana?
A boy? Or a girl?
If he saw her as a boy, then Fujimaru Tachibana would naturally feel that she was deceiving King Hassan.
Though the girl was not so stubbornly upright that she refused to lie under any circumstances, when facing someone who treated her well and trusted her, she would never deceive them in a matter this important.
That was why Fujimaru Tachibana asked this question so carefully.
In response, King Hassan merely lowered his head and gazed calmly at Fujimaru Tachibana. "I know thy true self in its entirety. Thy outer form need not concern thee. The contractor of whom I speak is not defined by appearances; it exists because thou art thou."
Hearing that, Fujimaru Tachibana's eyes lit up. King Hassan's attitude was very clear: he could see through her current appearance and body, and the contractor he recognized would not be affected by outward appearances. It existed because she was herself.
Then Fujimaru Tachibana smiled happily. "I understand, Grandpa King Hassan."
For a moment, the atmosphere became quite pleasant, and Mash could not help but smile as well.
Lucius relaxed too.
Afterward, Fujimaru Tachibana explained the purpose of their visit, hoping to receive King Hassan's help.
King Hassan gave his answer. "O last Master of humanity, I am already aware of this matter. Yet before that, thou and thy companions must understand why it is that thou hast descended here."
Another cryptic statement. Everyone could not help but fall into thought.
Then King Hassan turned his gaze toward Lucius, and Lucius immediately felt immense pressure.
King Hassan's presence was no longer so gentle when directed at Lucius.
At that moment, when his eyes met King Hassan's, Lucius felt those