Chuckle escaped between RIa's lips.
It sounded terrifying for the man hear. Making him gulped silently. His eyes searched for something from the table beside him. He had to find something that could help him out of this situation. "Looking for some sharp tools to defend yourself and escape?" Asteria queried at the sight of the man.
Capturing his attention fully who got caught. Was it that obvious for this young woman to discover his intention? He was certain his eyes were not searching obviously. "Why don't you just give up and answer my questions as you should?" Asteria asked with a slight frown. Gathering silence to the spot.
The man quieted down. He was making a decision clearly. The Fifth Princess noticed it well though. She smiled under her cloth mask. Staring right into the eyes of the Duke who had flames in his gaze. He was desiring to murder this young woman but could not in this kind of tough situation.