I had expected a day like this would come eventually.
Just as Dominic had seen through the hologram badge in CoV, the time would come when he noticed the signet ring hidden in my Inventory.
I simply had not known it would be now.
Every nerve in my body seemed to stiffen.
I did not want to return the ring.
Contrary to my thoughts, however, my body was already moving beyond the control of my will.
As though I had received a command I could not refuse, I took the ring out of my Inventory.
Masterless Signet Ring: A signet ring once used by someone noble. Anyone other than its owner who wears the ring will feel profound sorrow.
I had known from the moment the butlers gave it to me. This was not an item meant for me.
Dominic had already recovered part of his existence. I could clearly feel that he was different from before.
If receiving the signet ring made him change even further….
I drew one shallow breath after another.
With my convulsing hand, I barely managed to clutch the ring.
Not giving it to him immediately was the best I could do right now.
Seeing me, Dominic asked softly,
“Are you very frightened?”
“……”
“It is merely an object. Giving it to me will not cause what Gunbam fears to happen.”
“……”
“That is because it truly means nothing at all to me. It will, however, prove meaningful for Gunbam. If you return the ring, I will be able to do several things for you.”
He whispered gently that he could create an account for interplanetary trade and help with the other things Gunbam had wanted.
“Even so, if…