"That?"
Jack's hands slid down, and he stared at the ceiling.
"The mental attack spell Nyx used on me. Layla somehow got her hands on it. She used it on me while my guard was down. I ended up confessing my honest feelings."
His jaw tightened as he spat the words.
"I swear, if I ever get my hands on the bastard who created that spell, I'll beat him until he's an inch away from death."
Neo's expression stiffened.
Inside, he was reeling.
That spell… it was him and Gaia who had created it.
Back then, they had done it thinking it would help Jack and Nyx get closer.
Because Jack had been such a stubborn idiot, pushing Nyx away despite clearly liking her.
'Wow.'
'I screwed Jack with it, and now it's coming back to bite me.'
Jack caught the change in his expression.
"You… you know who created that spell, don't you?"
"Huh? Of course not," Neo denied instantly, shaking his head.
Jack squinted, searching his face for answers.
After a moment, he sighed and let it drop.
