"Who… Told… You?"
Even Serestia unconsciously stiffened.
For the first time in years…
She genuinely felt pressure from her mother.
Not the pressure of status.
Not the pressure of discipline.
Something deeper.
Something dangerous.
Something that is literally pressing her soul, like a powerful Spirit Warrior's aura that suppresses a lower-ranked one.
After several silent seconds, Serestia finally answered more quietly.
"A while ago… two guests visited Nexus Store."
The moment she began recounting the events, the story shifted back more than an hour earlier.
At Nexus Store…
After Kiara escorted the two mysterious guests upstairs, Serestia quickly became bored downstairs.
Arceus Silver was occupied with accounting work.
Noah remained expressionless while checking inventory.
Alucard organized ammunition.
Even Zion stood near the entrance like a statue guarding the heavens.
With nothing to do, Serestia suddenly thought about Chimera SGM.
