127: Trail of being one - part 3

Liam kept his expression neutral as he nodded at Ethan. 

"I'll need some time to think about it," he said.

Ethan studied him for a moment before giving a small, approving nod. 

"Fair enough. You have one day. But keep this to yourself in the meantime."

Liam agreed outwardly, but inside, he had already made up his mind—he wasn't going to keep this a secret.

After leaving the hidden meeting room, Liam walked through the academy halls, deep in thought. Asger, still perched on his shoulder in his small lizard form, flicked his tail in irritation. 

"You're not actually thinking about this, are you?"

Liam sighed. 

"No. But I want to know what they're up to."

Asger scoffed. 

"You already know what they're up to. And you also know the best way to handle it."

Liam rolled his eyes. 

"You mean just 'take care' of them, right?"