«Daphne... I want to know the truth!» I say in a firm and determined voice. «That excuse about the energy disruption from using the Supreme Blood Word never convinced me—not from the start—and it makes even less sense with each passing day!» Daphne and I are standing in the same rocky plain where I used to train with Ayra, but in a different spot. Here, among the stone peaks, there are also trees and little ponds—probably some kind of forest border. Yeah, Daphne's my trainer now too... She's not super strong, but learning from her is actually really helpful: she knows tons of Blood Words, she's great at explaining things—and most of all, she's got a lot of patience...
«And what makes you think I'm lying to you?» she replies flatly, crossing her arms and giving me the kind of narrowed stare people use when they're being challenged.
