Books or Bricks?

Chapter 68: Books or Bricks?

Arthur replied to her with a deadplain expression on his face.

"Yeah, I believe you, Fira."

Fira, seeing the way he had answered, knew he definitely didn't believe a word she said, and he wasn't even trying to hide it from her.

She would have tried to tell him what she was thinking about, but she knew now that whatever she would say, wouldn't change anything, so she chose to keep herself quiet.

The atmosphere around them had become awkward now, and Arthur had done this intentionally. He knew the words he had used could be easily misunderstood, but he still said them specifically, knowing it could make the atmosphere awkward.

'It's better to be awkward than give her any chance to even go crazy.'

Arthur quickly opened the door and led her inside.