"Why must it be one of us?"
Fu Qian's quick response was smooth as silk, leaving Winona momentarily stunned before she composed herself and questioned back.
"Mainly because I can sense the overwhelming strength in both of you, and I've heard about the Night Watchman's style in Los."
At this moment, the glass in his hand was covered in a thin layer of droplets. Fu Qian gulped down the remaining milk and answered with a grin.
"It's just a fraudulent incident, which might not even prove the involvement of any Transcendent elements. The deployment of such an extravagant lineup, reacting so swiftly, seems a bit unusual to me."
"Claire happened to mention something earlier, so I'm guessing there might be a personal connection involved?"
"...You do have quite the imagination."
Bald Leland did not interrupt their exchange, but after hearing Fu Qian's explanation, Winona's face lit up with a smile at a certain moment.
