Trust Distrust

Bailong was still not over the shock given to him by the straight man.

“Take out your crystal. I will teach you how to use it.” The voice rang in his head, crystal clear. To say it shocked him was an understatement. Despite knowing everything there was to know from Sevir, he had never expected the straight, honest man to come out and say those words. Knowing that it was a coveted treasure, who would?

Was it Sevir’s way of making up to him for running off? Or was there another reason?

He turned and asked, “why?”

Sevir blinked in confusion. Bailong had no patience for him to figure out. He asked again, “why do you want to tell me everything about the crustal?”

“To increase your chances of fighting the black dragon.” Sevir said, as if it was very obvious. It was not.

Sevir had every reason, like him, to hide things, so that if it came to choosing between himself and Sevir, the black dragon would choose the weaker party.

Qinglong groaned, “why are you like this?”