"Why- Why would reveal your trump card like that?"
Davis couldn't tell if Everlight was naive or just wanted him to believe her so much that she would divulge her absolute lifeline against him in case he were to turn out to be a villain for her. After all, they weren't that close, to begin with.
"As I said… I want master to possess complete trust in me. Without it, I can't prove my loyalty..."
Everlight bit her lips, looking slightly worried as she raised her head.
"…" Davis could only stare at Everlight as his mind reeled in lingering shock as he thought.
This woman was too good to be true, no? Was it because she was a magical beast that she could be this gullible or, rather, honorable and dedicated beyond what he could imagine?
Was it the influence of the graciousness of the Nine Lives Gracious Fox that she could be this innocent and virtuous?
