"Great Serpent of Revival, I'll tell you everything I know. I won't hide or falsify a thing."
Greenfield's firm voice rang through the dim space.
At those words, the Serpent of Revival's gaze softened.
The Serpent even chose to forget their earlier unpleasantness.
Greenfield had declared her position with absolute conviction before beings Beyond Gold.
It was little different from swearing an oath or signing a Contract.
After all, beings Beyond Gold were transcendent by nature.
Even the Star Disciple's eyelid twitched at Greenfield's solemn promise.
But the Star Disciple said nothing.
Once Greenfield accepted the deal, it became a matter between her and the Serpent of Revival.
The Star Disciple could intervene only if Greenfield's life was in danger.
"My believer tells me you may have found a lead on Artus's death. I want every detail..." the Serpent of Revival said slowly.
"Artus..." Greenfield's lips curved as she bowed again.
"As you wish, great Serpent of Revival!"
Greenfield raised her left hand, and a Legendary Grade Crystal Ball appeared in it.
She swept her right hand across the Crystal Ball. It glowed faintly, projecting a diagram of connections between people into the air.
The name [Artus] stood at the center.
[Tuohuo Laiyi] appeared to [Artus]'s left, and [Blood Clan · Duke Night Ancient] to his right.
The three names became stars, each shining with its own light.
"Great Serpent of Revival, as you know, because Artus entered the Civilization Ruins, nothing related to them can be divined or observed. But I very much wanted that bounty..." Greenfield gave the Serpent of Revival another pointed look.
The gesture was so obvious that even the Star Disciple behind her could barely watch.
The Serpent of Revival's single eye quivered.
Greenfield went on.
"When my investigation came up empty, I saw that