Tifero looked at Motan with a serious expression and said, "If you agree, I can find a way to help you avoid detours on the path of the Decree. You should be well aware of how significant the teachings of someone like me can be."
"Sounds like a pretty good deal."
Motan laughed, and then before Tifero could join in, he suddenly put on a serious face: "But I refuse."
Tifero was stunned: "Why?"
"Because you have no idea what kind of expression that person had when they heard about you in the Thousand Lights Dome that day."
Motan stared at him intently and said slowly, "So I have no interest in aiding you in spreading such meaningless lies to her, it's that simple."
Tifero was momentarily taken aback, then said solemnly, "Even if it means missing out on a favor from me? Do you know what you're saying, young man? It's just a simple message. I could even help you comprehend those True Words that even I took a long time to grasp, and you could leap to become..."
