I felt a pang of anxiety as I tried to come up with an excuse. "I-uhm... I was going to hunt monsters!" I blurted out, hoping it sounded convincing.
Kairos raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying it. "Really? Then I'll go with you."
"No!" I answered a bit too quickly, causing his suspicion to deepen. His gaze grew more intense, his eyes narrowing as he studied me. "I-I want to go alone," I added, trying to sound more resolute, but the waver in my voice betrayed my nerves.
Kairos didn't budge. "Then the more reason I want to go with you," he said firmly, leaving no room for argument.
I swallowed, realizing that there was no way I could convince him otherwise. His sudden shift in demeanor caught me off guard, and I could tell he wasn't going to let this go. It was rare for him to be this insistent, but when he was, there was no talking him out of it.
