Probation Period

Ryan looked at the Steward bowing in front of him. As far as Ryan could tell, the man was brilliant. He was also decisive, allowing himself to be captured. This was something that not many people could do, and the fact that he did it was something praiseworthy.

‘But Chrysus might have a point. Maybe all of this could be some kind of top-class acting to get me to be comfortable with Steward Lewis and have my guard down… no, I need to trust my instincts and also look at the facts,’ Ryan thought. ‘Or I could also just ask Builder. Hey, Builder, can you check the validity of this man’s statement? Is he telling the truth?’

The Grimoire in Ryan’s hand immediately answered him. As Ryan's ally, it will definitely tell him what was on its mind.

“Yes. I sense the conviction in his words, Ryan. As I’ve told you before, there are others who are not blinded by their greed and ambition. This man stands before you as a humble man willing to pay for the crimes and acts of his own Lord.”