Hearing Stella's question, Natasha, standing to the side, lifted her eyes to Nalant, her gaze full of teasing amusement.
Ten thousand alpacas thundered through Nalant's heart. What the hell was this?
If Stella had already found out, then fine, at worst he would endure a fierce baptism of storm and rain. He, Nalant, should be able to hold on.
But now, Stella seemed as if she had discovered it, and also as if she hadn't, leaving his heart dangling in midair the whole time. It was simply more unbearable than dancing on the edge of a blade.
Yet faced with Stella's question, he had no choice but to answer. "I... I remember, Stella! Back then, I even partnered with Natasha in the perfume business!"
"Oh, I'd almost forgotten about that. No wonder Natasha came together with Toma Turtle!" Stella looked as if she had suddenly realized the truth.
Nalant studied Stella's face, wanting to spot the slightest clue on her, only to find that Stella's performance had no flaws at all.
"Nalant, aren't you going to greet Natasha?" Seeing Nalant standing there in a daze, Stella urged him aloud.
"Oh, oh!" Nalant immediately nodded and said to Natasha, "Miss Natasha, hello! Long time no see!"
Natasha shot Nalant a resentful glance, then said with respectful etiquette, "Greetings, Your Excellency Nalant. Now Your Excellency Nalant is the great hero of our Sacred Continent."
"And also the great hero in my, Natasha's, heart!"
"Cough, cough, cough!" Nalant nearly choked on his own saliva.
Naturally, there was no need to say more about the hidden meaning in Natasha's words.
"Nalant, are you all right? Actually, Natasha is right. You really are her great hero!" Seeing this, Stella hurriedly stepped forward and stroked Nalant's back, then even comforted him aloud.
Nalant truly didn't know