An Absurd Story

At my words, Ophanim seemed to have an idea what I was getting at, but kept starting to speak and stopping.

I sighed and ran a hand back through my hair, frustrated enough to feel my insides burning.

I couldn't explain it, but this unease, this unpleasant feeling that something was off, wouldn't go away.

If this guy was sticking by my side because they were on the same side as the ones making the beasts…

I clenched and unclenched my hand beneath the table as I watched Ophanim.

Just as I was thinking I'd kill them if they showed even the slightest sign of suspicion—

"Choi Min-ah, I can't say exactly what you're referring to, but… I can make a rough guess as to what kind of answer you're hoping I'll give you."

"You talk like you already know everything."

"Though it's only been a short time, I've watched you closely. You're probably suspecting that I have some connection to the beasts."

They hadn't gotten everything quite right, but they'd hit the heart of the matter...