As soon as Thalnor left the lab, the door creaking shut behind him, Hades' agonized expression melted away. His face shifted to one of complete calm, his eyes narrowing slightly in thought. The fear he had shown earlier was nothing more than a well-crafted act.
[You really are something, aren't you?] The system's voice cut through the silence, dripping with mockery. [I almost believed you were actually scared for a second. A true actor, Hades. Maybe you missed your calling.]
Hades gave a small, amused smirk, his tone casual. "Of course I am. Thalnor bought every second of it, didn't he?"
[Well, obviously! I mean, who wouldn't fall for that performance? But seriously…] The system's voice took on a more sarcastic edge.
