The ball was probably startled by Gawain's question. There wasn't any method to determine if the ball was startled as it was merely a smooth metallic ball; it didn't have any facial features or any body language. When it was floating in midair without moving, you wouldn't even know if it was listening. But it did stay silent for two seconds before replying, "Aren't you talking nonsense? I was transported to this place from another place by you. I am definitely not a local ball!"
"You should know that isn't what I mean." Gawain remained unmoved and said, "You must have come from a place that is further away. In fact, it wouldn't be appropriate to describe it as purely further away. A metallic ball that can think, talk, and can even release strange energy waves, with control over magic and metal. I have never heard of such a strange race in this world."
