"Sharan Bennett, have you lost your mind? You've made a terrible decision, Naranya will be destroyed because of him!"
Verlet's face had been replaced by gloominess, the sullen look on her face was exactly like that of the terrified man.
"You nobles and wealthy merchants are truly... just as he said, as stupid as pigs and dogs, easily deceived by appearances. Are you surprised? Indeed, after twenty-some years, even I couldn't see through him, how could you possibly truly understand the inner workings of Ralph. Did you think Ralph was a lone wolf, aloof and inarticulate? Well, he is indeed, but this malicious wolf from Cassandra has found a trustworthy dependency."
Verlet raised her head, revealing a proud smile. "I am the one who dances with the wolf."
"Ralph shares everything with me, the intelligence he's dug up, his actions and intentions."
"What I know is far more than what you scheming bunch do."
