After helping Benjamin to his feet, Annan could clearly feel that Benjamin had become much more silent.
Or perhaps, had he become much calmer?
Picking up the lamp, Benjamin continued to lead Annan forward. But he did not strike up another conversation, focusing only on finding the way.
...Had Benjamin discovered something?
Initially, he never stopped talking to Evelyn...
From Annan's perspective, the topics the boy chose were incredibly awkward — he talked enthusiastically about the fortresses of the Dead Alliance, much like chatting with an art student girlfriend about new military equipment for an entire afternoon...
Annan wondered how the real Evelyn would have responded.
Would she just keep smiling and listen quietly?
"...Huh?"
Benjamin let out a puzzled sound, "Why is this door open..."
He remembered that the last time he was here, this place was closed...?
"...What's wrong?"
Annan's heart tightened slightly as he softly inquired, "What is this place?"
