The feelings of hope and joy that had previously filled Xavier's eyes disappeared, but there was neither disappointment nor sadness. To be precise, Xavier put on a mask to hide his true feelings.
Knowing Letti could no longer read Xavier's mood made her feel uneasy. And the flat, emotionless tone that came out of Xavier's mouth made Letti's hair stand on end.
"I understand. Then you no longer need to insist on being a substitute for the soul link on the black magician."
"What? But…"
"Besides, there are other ways to prevent this war. I only need to control my soul slave not to let out the black miasma. Or I will absorb all the black miasma to strengthen my scythes. This is the best way."
"..." Letti was speechless.
If that's the case… why didn't this man tell her in the first place? If he had told her the easiest way, the two Alphas wouldn't have had to shapeshift in Alpha's study and destroy some furniture.
