A night with twin moons. Around the time when clouds partly veiled the sky and made it seem a bit darker.
“You’re of the Gu Clan’s bloodline, are you.”
Having led me to a slightly secluded spot, Paejon asked after spreading a qi screen.
“…”
I didn’t answer right away. I kept silent, and Paejon stared holes through me. The meaning of his gaze was simple: he’d stand there like that until I spoke.
How should I answer? No—that was already decided. If not silence, there was only one answer I could give.
“…Yes.”
The Bloodline Bead had already been activated, and Paejon had seen how it turned out, so there was nothing left for me but to acknowledge it.
“Hm.”
At my answer, Paejon kept staring straight at me.
“I thought you looked a bit alike to begin with. Never imagined you’d be that bastard’s child.”
“…”
That bastard.
I bit my lip at those words. I didn’t have any particular fond feelings toward my grandfather, so a sourness hung over me.
At the same time, Paejon bit his lip as well. There was a…