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besides, why invite unnecessary conflict with someone such as
him — the way he carried himself
with such freedom.
even the space around him seemed to
move with that same effortless fluidity.
perhaps that was what had caught his
attention in the first place.
❝ colour me impressed. ❞
a compliment to the other's skill, albeit
concealing his presence had never been
the intention. it was remarkable just how
effortlessly he had been uncovered.
as the subject of his intentions arose,
the harbinger offered no hostility in his
demeanour.
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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀instead, he remained
entirely calm and composed.
❝ forgive me if I painted the wrong
first impression . rest assured, I hold
no ill will toward a complete stranger . ❞
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henceforth, he'd opt to answer
it truthfully.
❝ I am native to a 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 nation
by the name of 𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶'𝗮𝗵 .
I am afraid there is not much
more to tell of it . ❞
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❝ a nation unknown to me, I find
it most intriguing . I pray you tell
me more about it at a later date
should the opportunity arise . ❞
and thus, the query shifted to his
side. upholding such information
felt all too unnecessary.
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⠀⠀ She could tell how observant he was , after all , they both are unknown to each other and this is their first encounter . Though , she was more lax during their little meeting .
⠀ ❝ Huanglong . Particularly from Mengzhou . ❞
She hummed . Showing no hesitation
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