Hayden stiffened at the mention of the word deal. His expression darkened just slightly, the faintest flicker of wariness crossing those normally calm eyes.
It looks like I have said something utterly unexpected by him. Then again, it's true.
For a noble like him, who had been raised amidst scheming courtiers and whispered bargains, that one word carried the weight of intrigue, betrayal, and every trap carefully dressed as opportunity. A boy, whose father is in coma, having nothing to protect himself.
"Host, what are you doing?!" yelled Mimi. Its voice was terrified.
'Nothing, I am just enacting my plan. Mimi, you can't seriously think that I will depend on you for my future. While I trust you, I don't trust the nature of your actions.'
My words silenced Mimi. It was a foolish creature, and that's the only reason I don't suspect it. But I am still unsure about its actions' outcome.
