The simultaneous remarks startled Jimte and Kalal.
Then, both narrowed their eyes—
"You don't mean Count Bert's nephew, do you?"
Jimte asked with a smile.
"You don't mean to say you're unaware Count Bert's nephew has a mistress, do you?"
Kalal countered with a smile as well.
"You don't mean to say you're unaware that the mistress is just bait, do you?"
Jimte's smile grew even warmer.
"You don't mean to say you're unaware the mistress has another identity as the Old Lion's spy, do you?"
Kalal's smile became even more radiant.
"You don't mean to say you're unaware she has already confessed her identity to him, do you?"
Jimte's smile began to fade.
"You don't mean to say you're unaware he had actually known the mistress's identity all along and approached her purposely, do you?"
Kalal's smile also appeared strained.
Then, both stopped smiling altogether and fell silent.
