"But I believe Your Excellency is well aware that not everything is as we initially understood,"
The Alchemist, facing Andrew's noble smile, returned the gesture with equal grace.
For the current situation really did not merit any other attitude towards what was happening. No need for suspicion, or for that matter, any other consideration worthy of reference.
Since things have already reached this point, it is better to take the initiative sooner rather than later.
To lay matters out clearly benefits everyone, rather than continuing to act covertly based on what one deems might be correct—whether it be thoughts or judgments about the situation.
Such an approach, unfortunately, leads to a very regrettable understanding of the matter.
Therefore, the situation no longer required any additional speculation or more opinions from oneself.
The actions he took made Andrew's posture, facing this very situation, gradually lose the rationality behind his smile.
