Chapter 128 Shard's Wordplay

"Is that so?"

The young girl with brown hair seemed to be observing herself through Shard's eyes as she fiddled with the golden ring on her finger.

Shard had mastered the art of conversing with Miss Beath:

"Yes, and we both need each other. You seem to be a novice Circle Sorcerer of the True God Church, and you want to prove yourself, so you need a source of information outside the church, reliable allies and connections in this city."

Shard pointed to himself, realizing for the first time that he was quite eloquent:

"As a detective active in Tobesk City, I will inevitably face danger like today again, and I too will need someone to help me in those moments."

Instead, he took a step towards Miss Beath, who stepped back subconsciously, then felt slightly annoyed at being frightened by an ordinary person.

Shard extended his hand: