When Ace heard the Dread Duchess was willing to help Kharon despite the risk of reprisal or of offending the Weaponized Mystic Haven, he was slightly astonished.
"See, I've told you she treats me well and won't make things difficult for you!" Eva commented with confidence and pride.
Ace agreed, since the same thing had happened with Nomad as well. That time, Nomad was also useful to the Dread Duchess, but Kharon was a nobody, which meant the Dread Duchess was doing this just for Eva.
He glanced at Eva with a thoughtful look, thinking with a hint of worry, 'I don't believe you won't feel anything once you betray her…'
Ace quickly hid his inner thoughts and replied, "Indeed, now we can stay here while figuring out our next move."
Dread Duchess was unaware of Eva and Ace's secret conversation unless they used the spirit transmission in her presence, and, in her eyes, Kharon was still insignificant, so she wouldn't pay him more mind than necessary.
