"Together?"
Facing the Baroness's interrogation, Fu Qian showed not a hint of embarrassment at being caught out and instead pointed off into the distance.
Having appeared so timely, he must have been watching this spot all along, clearly aware of her intentions—there was no need for pretense.
The Baroness hadn't expected Fu Qian to be so forthright and was momentarily stunned.
"Didn't you hear what the Priest said? It's extremely dangerous!"
"I know, but at times like these, shouldn't we grasp at every little hope?"
Fu Qian smiled at her.
"Don't you think so too? Or are you telling me you've abandoned everything else to stakeout here, just to catch me?"
"Regardless, I am going, unless you want to lock me up down below again."
"Let's go."
The Baroness was silent for a moment, seemingly hesitant to insist, but ultimately she sighed heavily.
"The tunnel has been blocked off for a long time. We need to find another way."
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