Luris pursed his lips and gave a small nod. "That's true… Either way, about your reward—you should meet with the person I'm taking you to first."
I lazily drifted to the side, letting the two brothers swim ahead of me. "Oh~ is that so? Are they someone really influential?" My voice carried a trace of amusement, though I was genuinely curious.
Muirs was the one who answered, "Yes, they are very influential. Far more than any noble lineage."
That piqued my interest immediately. A slow, intrigued smile tugged at my lips. "Oh, is that so? Now you're making me really interested in them. Care to share a few details?"
Luris's head shook firmly. "No, we can't. We aren't allowed to speak of them directly. But—" His eyes flicked toward me with a seriousness that cut through the water like a blade. "Just remember one thing, and think of it as a precaution: don't look them in the eye."
Muirs, perhaps not noticing the sudden tension, added, "Something really bad will happen if you do—"
