Exposed

Lupin had been keeping a close watch on Wade, his eyes carrying a trace of lingering worry—

Although he was a first-class passenger, he had no idea what was happening back in economy.

But a vague premonition told him that even if the unidentified Modihis obediently returned to his seat, this matter would not end so easily.

Just then, something unusual on the other side of the aisle caught the corner of his eye, instantly drawing all of Lupin's attention.

Viktor, who had always seemed like an ordinary passenger, had somehow raised an arm and casually draped it over Modihis's shoulder. The two looked as intimate as old friends.

Yet the words coming from his mouth were anything but ordinary—

"Mr. Graves, I have to say, that Werewolf Golem you made before was truly exquisite. It even scared me... Didn't you bring it onto the plane?"

Modihis sneered. "Try bringing something that bulky onto a plane yourself."

Viktor smacked his lips and said regretfully, "What a pity... If you'd brought it, you'd at least have a considerate companion right now."

"—A companion?"

Modihis shot him a glance, mockery in his eyes.

"Oh... A Golem is a tool! Is that how you see it?" Viktor said in sudden realization.

Modihis replied, "Would you treat a hammer as a companion?"

"Of course!" Viktor said without hesitation. "When I'm holding a hammer, I love it from the bottom of my heart!"

Psycho! This guy is a complete psycho!

Modihis cursed inwardly. He folded his arms and had no desire to deal with this chatterbox.

But when he recalled what had happened earlier... a chill ran through him. He secretly looked around, unsure whether the danger he had sensed in the gazes of the people around him had been an illusion or something real.