Chapter 26

“Looks like you want to spend some quality time with me.” “Haha, you’re being a bit prickly, Captain.” “I don’t have a knack for elegant noble speech.” Lumen’s eyes held an enigmatic gleam as he regarded Cadel’s sullen reply. He fell silent for a moment, staring straight ahead, before speaking with his usual relaxed smile. “Lytos is a renowned, prestigious family in the Empire. Didn’t they teach you how to speak?” “…I don’t recall telling you my full name.” “During the two days I was mulling over my answer, I dug into your background a bit, Captain. Found out by chance.”