Chapter 150 Interrogation



[Rain's Mansion, Twilight City, Mythosia]

The hall room of the mansion was silent except for the soft rustling of curtains and the occasional creak of floorboards.

Two figures sat across from each other in comfortable armchairs, their expressions serious and contemplative.

Veronica's fingers tapped against the armrests of her chair, while Rain's gaze wandered absentmindedly around the room.

Despite the tense mood, a third figure, Casper, couldn't help but stifle a laugh at the amusing exchange between Veronica and Rain.

Veronica leaned forward, her eyes fixed on Rain. "What is your name?" she asked, her voice steady but insistent.

"Thanatos," Rain replied his tone calm and measured.

Veronica shook her head, a small frown creasing her brow. "No, not your in-game username. I mean your real name."

Rain's expression remained blank as he replied, "This is the seventh time you've asked me that question, and I'm saying it again: I won't answer it."

Casper bit his lip, trying to suppress a chuckle at the exchange between Veronica and Rain.

Apparently, after the spar between Casper and Rain ended. All of them came here to have a "conversation".

Veronica persisted with her line of questioning, despite Rain's obvious reluctance to share anything personal. "So, what do you do for a living?"

Rain raised an eyebrow as if amused by the question. "I wander in the forest."

Veronica frowned, clearly unsatisfied with the answer. "That's not a real job."

"It is for me," Rain replied simply.

Veronica sighed and shifted in her seat. "Can you at least tell me where you live?"

"In my home," Rain said, his tone remaining cool and distant.

Veronica rolled her eyes, growing increasingly frustrated. "Fine, then. What kind of girl is your type?"

Rain's lips quirked in a sardonic smile. "Not someone like you."

Veronica bristled at the comment. "Oh my~ you are bold, boy."

Rain shrugged nonchalantly. "Just that we don't seem to have much in common."

"Are you even human?" Veronica asked, her eyes narrowing suspiciously.

Rain's lips quirked in a wry smile. "Wanna check my body?"

Veronica's cheeks flushed at the suggestion. "Sure." But there was a smile on her face.

Rain chuckled softly, his expression turning serious. "Nah, I'm not interested in showing my body to some stranger."

People had been known to disappear overnight, their entire lives destroyed by a single mistake.

And yet here was this guy, with his unknown origins and unremarkable rank, claiming to have just such a network.

It was hard to believe, but something in his tone suggested that he was telling the truth.

Perhaps it was the confidence in his voice or the way he carried himself, but Veronica found herself starting to believe him.

Still, she couldn't help but wonder about the risks involved.

If he had indeed offended someone and gotten caught, then surely he would be in even greater danger now, with the stakes even higher.

Was he really prepared to take that risk, just to share this information with her?

Despite her misgivings, Veronica couldn't deny that the prospect of having access to such a network was tantalizing.

It could give her an edge in her fight against the evil organization, a way to stay one step ahead of their plans.

And if this guy was really willing to help her, then it would be great.

Although she wanted to ask more about it, it was a sensitive topic, and the guy opposite her would surely not disclose any information.

"Okay, then when will you collect those scrolls?" She asked, trying to get a sense of when they would meet in person.

"In one or two years," Rain answered, sensing the hidden meaning behind the question.

"On whose side are you?" She asked seriously, her eyes fixed on Rain. This was the most important thing.

Although she could say that Thanatos wasn't on the evil organization's side, she couldn't trust him completely.

He might be trying to scam her after coming closer to her.

She had faced many betrayals in her past world, and these kinds of cheap tricks weren't new to her.

"I am on my own." Rain answered. His eyes were filled with determination.

"Only time will tell," Veronica interjected.

She stood from her chair, a smile on her beautiful face.

It was a shame that her lower face was still hidden behind the veil. "I hope I meet you soon again," she said, her tone friendly and warm.

"Me too," Rain replied, also standing up and extending his hand for a handshake.

As they shook hands, a spark of connection seemed to ignite between their eyes.

"Just wait, I will reveal all of your secrets and make you my slave," Veronica thought inwardly, a hint of determination in her voice.

"Hehe. You are going to be another variable to increase the plot progress. Nothing else," Rain smirked as he thought, his mind already racing with possibilities.

Casper stared at both of them.

'I don't know what these people are thinking. But I am sure things won't go their way. After all, isn't that always happen in every novel?"

He strengthened the muscles in body and controlled himself from laughing.