*Clang!*
Sword and axe clashed into each other.
With a cold face, Nicholas blocked Thales.
"I wanted to present myself as politely as I could, Your Grace, so I tried not to think that way." Gritting his teeth, Thales tried to regulate his breathing while he strenuously increased the force in his hands. "But you know how serious things are, and we have to be cautious, so excuse me for asking an unnecessary question: Does the Red Witch know about this secret? And if she knows about it… was it leaked from your side?"
In reality, Thales eavesdropped on their conversation back in the past.
The Red Witch knew about the secret indeed. She revealed this to Nicholas before.
Yet, Thales still wanted to ask.
Because...