The cell was deathly quiet.
The Abyss Mage stared at the leader of Mondstadt's most powerful intelligence organization, who was rumored to kill without batting an eye and employ the cruelest, most vicious methods imaginable.
Its nerves had already begun to tighten.
It struggled to swallow, but its breathing had already grown erratic, and fear gradually spread through its heart.
The girl's friendly smile had become the smile of a devil in its eyes.
It could easily imagine how many unspeakable things she had done while wearing that smile.
She could subject her enemies to the most vicious, brutal treatment while keeping that same smile on her face.
To the mage, the girl before it was undoubtedly a terrifying, deranged devil who took pleasure in torturing her enemies!
Just looking at her filled it with instinctive fear!
It did not think its imagination was running wild. Anyone else would also refuse to believe that the leader of such a terrifying intelligence organization could be a kind, sincere girl.
"I... I... I really, really haven't done anything."
Feeling the immense pressure emanating from Noelle, the Abyss Mage volunteered a defense. There was already a slight tremor in its voice.
*???*
Huh? What is it talking about? What does it mean, it really hasn't done anything?
Noelle's mind filled with questions.
But then she remembered Ellin's instructions: behave properly and keep smiling. Other than introducing herself, she was not to say a word. All she needed to do was finish her lunch in front of the Abyss Mage.
She could only suppress her confusion for now. Just as she was about to start lunch, she realized that her armor was rather inconvenient.
Besides, eating in armor in front of a "guest" was hardly proper etiquette.
With that in mind, she stood up,