Naturally, Alpina herself was fully aware of the gaze directed at her. This wasn’t just due to the deep bond of trust forged between them over the passage of time, but also something she could pick up from a mere glance at the color of their eyes. It wasn’t related to the advanced intelligence she possessed as one of the Sons of God—it was simply a matter of intuition, a feeling.
Even so, it was an assessment that was strikingly accurate. Since it wasn’t spoken aloud, she couldn’t confirm it and had no intention of doing so. Still, she casually dismissed it with a simple, “It’s probably correct anyway.”
Shifting her focus back to the telepathic exchange with Lurcier, she allowed a calm, composed smile to form, influenced by Lurcier’s cheerful and carefree demeanor. Adopting a tone and manner of speech that seemed to savor the fleeting peace of the moment, Alpina slowly spoke through telepathy: