Egghead

Arthur did not say anything more regarding the topic, and Miko simply sighed and rose from her seat. The short woman wore a cloak that blended her into the night, but that blonde hair shone with the moon.

"I wanted to clear out what happened between us. Berilo is not the best nation out there, and some greedy bastards rule it, but it is far better than any other. Since day one, I have been your ally and will be until the day I die."

"Is it because I have grown powerful?" asked Arthur the naked truth. It was blunt and brutal, but he did not shy away from saying it. Miko craned and looked down to meet his eyes, but she did not seem offended, to his surprise.

"This change of yours has surprised me," said Miko. "I sometimes wonder if someone else has overtaken your body. However, who could?"

"You did not answer the question."