Thales frowned and stared at Barney Junior, and only nodded after a long while. Nalgi looked at Thales, then at the vanguard. He seemed to want to say something, but did not voice his mind in the end.
"Um... about your question just now?" Thales coughed softly in that indescribable awkwardness. "The person who taught me this sword style was... Jines Bajkovic, the king's lover."
At that moment, Barney Junior's expression changed. Thales noticed it.
"Hey, isn't that the vixen from the Western City Police Station..." Nalgi smacked his forehead, his eyes lit up, and he spoke on impulse. But when he saw Barney Junior's expression, he trembled and changed his words at once.
"Ahem-aaahhhh… I mean to say the famous Timely Police Officer who has both looks and skill!"
Nalgi suddenly became serious. When he saw their expressions, questions rose in Thales' mind. 'They…'
