This voice sounded vaguely familiar, but Igor understood that this wasn't the time to investigate its origin. He had to find a way to rescue Senior Kuren.
I'm the main culprit, he thought. I have to rectify the mistake I've made. If only I had expressed myself more smoothly, I wouldn't have aroused Kuren's suspicion. If I had been able to clearly articulate my thoughts, Senior Kuren wouldn't have misunderstood. If not for Senior Kuren's misunderstanding, this current scene wouldn't have happened.
But it's too late for ifs and buts now; they won't change anything. To alleviate this pressure, I need another way... His vision darkened; he didn't know what to do. Besides constantly regretting my previous words, there's nothing I can do.
Just when he was at a loss, the voice suddenly arrived. Although it didn't startle him, it did take him by surprise.
Whose voice is this, anyway? he wondered. It sounds so familiar, yet I just can't recall.
