“I still can’t believe it.” Til’s voice cracked. Sense of betrayal, sadness, and rage all converged to take away the strength in his voice. 

“I have known him for a long time. Although we butted heads recently over financial problems within the mercenary group, how could this happen?”

“It’s not easy to decipher a person’s heart.” That was why there were many betrayals and victims in this world. 

“I still have more trust in Nick than in you, Sir Zich. At least that’s what I want to believe,” Til spoke warily like a sinner confessing in front of a priest.

“I understand. But in the end, you came to me because you believed in me. A person can’t have complete control of their feelings. Thus, it’s important for one to hold on to firm reason and logic to not get swayed by their emotions. And you have accomplished just that, Mr. Til.”

“It’s because there’s circumstantial evidence.”

“I’m glad just that was enough to make you have a change of heart. There are many who turn the other way even if you dangle the truth in front of them.” Zich accepted Til’s comments understandingly even though Til’s remarks could’ve come off as rude, and this made Til look at Zich in a new light. This was a completely different side of Zich from their first encounter....