After Beatrice requested permission to go look for her brother, who was under the care of Demon King Ophelia, the room fell into an absolute silence.
Ryan remained deep in thought for a few seconds as he processed the sheer magnitude of what she was asking for right now.
He didn't look away from the demon girl, analyzing every detail of her posture and the seriousness in her voice.
Ryan began to stare at her intently to see if he could detect any sign of doubt.
"This is for your little brother, isn't it?" Ryan asked calmly.
He threw out the question directly, seeking for her to open up completely about her personal motives.
"I know I'm being selfish by asking you this now, as I would have to leave the village for a few days, but it is something I must resolve..."
Beatrice lowered her gaze toward the wooden floor of the house while she waited for a response.
She seemed to fear that her request would be seen as a betrayal of the group's priorities.
