"You are very honest, Princess Maria."
Unlike what Maria had imagined.
Annan heard her words, yet his face did not show any hint of panic or fear.
He just nodded slowly, with a thoughtful expression.
"I see."
He murmured softly, a focused look appearing on his face, "So you think that way..."
Speaking of which, Annan lifted his head.
He earnestly asked Maria, "May I ask, Your Highness, when did these thoughts begin to arise?"
Maria looked at Annan with suspicion.
She fell silent for a while, pondering something in her heart.
And Annan spoke slowly, in a gentle and friendly tone, "You don't have to be too nervous.
"You know, I have sealed my spellcasting abilities. This is something everyone has seen."
Annan stood in Maria's shoes, seriously helping her think, "If we follow the normal train of thought, even if I were indeed the murderer, I would not be the first to be suspected. So, Your Highness—please think carefully, where does your distrust of me actually come from?"
