Gerard closed his eyes, seemingly preparing for what Bai Wei was about to say next.
"Now, since there is a discrepancy between the past and memory, there are two possibilities, either you've been contaminated..."
Bai Wei paused,
"Or Lyra has gone mad."
Silence, a long silence.
It was unclear how much time had passed before Gerard slowly opened his eyes, saying softly, "This matter, even within Lyra, is known in such detail by very few. Whether you are Visas or not, my previous wariness towards you was justified. My instinct tells me that you... are very dangerous."
"I won't deny that," Bai Wei said indifferently, "To make a deal, showing some prowess is logical, especially for someone in deep trouble, it is necessary."
"So you sought me out, just like when you found your last host?"
Bai Wei did not respond.
