The suspect character was becoming more vivid by the moment.
Was it that his own mind had been influenced amidst the puzzle, or was there a force with ulterior motives disguising itself and intervening?
"Mission accomplished, may I step back and rest?"
Relying on a performance that showed no side effects, Fu Qian blinked and took the initiative to ask for a break after successfully frightening everyone.
Do you look a little in need of rest?
Amidst the others' hardly suppressed desire to complain, the Sage slowly nodded.
"Well done."
…
Thanks to Fu Qian's behavior, akin to twisting ropes, the team arrived at the location of the hidden bridge noticeably earlier than before.
In the middle of the group, walking with Ice, he once again entered a legitimate loafing state.
Aside from a glance at the hidden bridge's location before the Sage's hint.
Clang! Clang!
