"Why do you strive for such knowledge? Is it merely a shallow thirst for understanding, or is there something deeper festering inside you?" she inquired, her words laced with suspicion.
There was no real reason to lie to her. Yet, telling the truth would be foolish. I didn't exactly get an impression of someone trustworthy from her. I forced a casual shrug.
"You can say so… ever since the rifts began tearing open across the world, my interest in them has grown. It was a spark of curiosity at first, but somewhere along the way, it ignited into a flame—burning hotter, pulling me in deeper. I can't quite ignore it anymore."
She hummed, low and thoughtful. "So… nothing more than interest? No ambition? No hidden intent? Hm, of course you're lying. But it is only a half-lie." Her lips curved in a knowing smile. "I will let you off."
