Once I returned to the Garden, I went to where the Hesperides were gathered, my goal being to communicate my decision.
I would join Nemesis.
(A while ago...)
"And... wouldn't you want to see her again?"
She looked at me in surprise, her eyes wide open. However, as soon as I saw her gaze, it disappeared in a few seconds.
"Maybe... but why are you asking me this?" she asked.
I didn't answer, just looked at her seriously.
Her expression changed in a matter of seconds: first surprise, then suspicion... and finally a laugh.
"Hahahaha...? Gods." Her laughter died as quickly as it had begun. "So that's what this is about, isn't it? All this... was it for them?"
She held my gaze, and although her tone was mocking, there was a shadow behind her eyes. "To be honest, I don't understand your fascination with those three or the kind of relationship you have, but it's none of my business. Okay. I accept. I'll talk to the leader, negotiate a guarantee, and let you know as soon as—"
"No."
