Unveiling the truth

"Something happened that resulted in this, so it's just temporary" Lucien replied.

Julia couldn't help but nod her head as she knew that Lucien was probably hiding somethings from her, but since she didn't know anything about it and him refusing to tell her, she couldn't pry further from him.

"Alright. So what would you do if you find out that these people are much stronger than you? Do you think that the organization's fame or they themselves would save you?"

"Yes, the organisation's fame might shield me from political harm, but if there is a chance that I ever die on this mission, then I would be expecting them to send huntsmen to the crime scene to take care of the problem" Lucien replied.

"And if I find out that they are stronger than me before the fight starts, then I will use every card in my possession to make sure I successfully injure it or escape".

Julia looked at him in doubt and said "I thought that you would stay and fight".