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He remained seated, keeping a little distance between himself and the lord, Paragon Gridri. The subtle unease in Paragon’s expression didn’t go unnoticed.

‘Is this for real?’

* No way... is it?

At this point, Helena seemed to grow a little more serious.

Nevertheless, as Seong and Helena observed Paragon Gridri with wary eyes, the lord grew restless, wondering if he had made a mistake.

For a brief moment, he felt anxious—what if they refused the request?

After a moment of hesitation, Paragon finally spoke.

"Ahem, the reason I’ve called you here today is because of the request I mentioned previously."

"Ah!? A request, you say?!"

"Yes, yes."

It was a request, after all. What else would bring him here?

Seong glanced at Paragon Gridri, who immediately realized his lapse in manners and cleared his throat, apologizing.

"Ahem, my apologies. I’ve been in a rush, and I misspoke."

"It’s fine. But why the rush?" Seong asked.

Paragon sighed deeply, lowering his head. He appeared to have a heavy heart, as if a deep sadness had been weighing on him for a long time.

Seong and Helena softened their expressions and listened carefully as Paragon began his tale of the notorious criminal who had been a problem for so long.

* Seong, is this the one we were looking for?

* Seong, in situations like this, just stay quiet for now.

* Yes, "the thirsty man digs the well."

* If you wait just a little longer, he might offer one more.

* This is it! Take it!

* Oh?

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