Tell her about Adam, the Proud Serpent?
I'm Adam, the Proud Serpent, myself!
Watching Malinda puff out clouds of smoke, Arthur couldn't help grumbling inwardly. He had no idea what this woman had imagined from his few scattered remarks to make her attitude change so drastically.
But he really knew nothing about this supposed Adam, the Proud Serpent.
He did know about a naked Adam and a snake, though.
Still, none of that mattered.
What mattered was that the situation before him was very unfavorable.
Malinda possessed information he knew nothing about and had seized complete control of the conversation. If they kept talking, she would only discover more holes in his story.
So-
"What if I said I needed no cooperation or support for this plan, and that I would be the only one at Ymir Manor?"
Arthur's words stunned Malinda.
"Are you insane?
Do you have any idea what you're saying?
Do you really think you're a Step-Entry?
Or do you think the Marquis of West Berlin and the Marquis of Einhaas would be more merciful than that Old Lion if they took action?"
The lady's voice rose several decibels.
She even looked somewhat furious.
Even if part of it was an act, Arthur was still pleased.
"Being a Medium is dangerous work. You'll encounter all kinds of situations, so no matter what happens, the first thing you must do is stay calm. And then? Naturally, you intimidate the other party. Whether through words or actions, remember that you must frighten them first before you can draw them into your own rhythm."
Arthur had kept Old Charlie's words firmly in mind.
And that was exactly what he had done.
The result?
Naturally, it was quite good.
Malinda stopped asking about the supposed Adam, the Proud Serpent, and once