Many thoughts ran through Adam's mind as he considered Leila's betrayal and her true goals.
What kind of deal had she made with the S-rankers?
Why turn on them so suddenly?
To say Adam was not disappointed would be a lie.
Thanks to his hidden sponsor, the Knight of Roses, a small part of his existence was more sympathetic than most.
That meant he felt things more deeply than he let on.
The sponsor only affected one percent of who he was.
But one percent might not sound like much.
Yet for someone who could live for many years, that small percentage added up.
And as a stream hunter who kept getting stronger, Adam's lifespan was very long.
So even a little bit of disappointment could stretch out over time.
Still, even though he was upset, he did not show it on his face.
'Besides..'
He told himself.
'I have not known her for very long.'
'It is my fault for expecting too much.'
Then he frowned at his own thought.
