Since it seemed that Thomas had finished speaking with his subordinates, Rafayel took the opportunity to speak up.
"Hey, Brother, the big guy in the jacket who got captured with me— is he alright?"
"Ah… the man who's been shouting next door? He's been noisy, insisting I let him see you… What exactly is your relationship with him?" Thomas asked, his eyes narrowing slightly in suspicion.
Oh no… He looks mad!
"A-ah… I thought it would be too risky to infiltrate that mansion alone, so I hired a bodyguard! That man helped me a lot, and I still need to pay him for his services," Rafayel replied, deliberately keeping his tone cheerful.
"…I see, so you hired him as a bodyguard. Then I should thank him as well," Thomas responded while smiling this time.
Phew…I'm safe! Rafayel thought with relief.
Then Thomas said, "Well then, shall we go to the next room together?"
Rafayel stood and followed Thomas.
