"--What?"
Getting his answer, Ren's grip on his blade only tightened, nearly unveiling it from its holding before the man raised a finger to stop him.
"I assure you that you have a misunderstanding in mind when it comes to my race, Ren. I am not some monster that gobbles up bad children, or good ones for that matter. In fact...It was humans that wiped out the majority of my people, forcing us to isolate ourselves to a remote island. Worry not, I don't hold such grudges--you would be wise to do the same."
For the first time, there was a hint of malice beyond the usual frivolity of the man's tone. Meeting eye to eye for a solid moment, Ren decided to trust this answer--releasing his hold on Belus as he relaxed in his seat.
"Good! I'm glad to have such an understanding companion!"
"Companion?"
"Obviously as your attendant, I will be with you during your trial! I thought I had mentioned that already, perhaps not? Ah, well, now you know!"
