Sister of the Ranking 1st (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 124

“Do you have a reason you dislike it?”

“Reason or not—who’d gamble with a prophet? Only a madman would.”

It’s obvious you’re betting because you already know the outcome. Why should I bother playing along?

At my reaction, Silence let out a soft snort, as if he’d just heard something ridiculous. My irritation toward him was already sky-high, so without even realizing it, I nearly pulled out my staff to whack him on the head.

“You needn’t worry about that. I swear it on my name—there will be no unfairness in this bet.”

“…I don’t particularly want anything from your name.”

“And yet, my name holds that much worth. But why that staff…?”

“Oh, just felt like hitting you—you’re being annoying.”

Though I was dead serious, Silence burst into laughter as if he’d heard a joke, then began reciting the terms of the bet regardless of my wishes. I never agreed to this.

“The bet is whether you can uncover my true identity.”

“…I don’t intend to.”

“I’ll wager on your figuring it out. Someone as kind as you must already have some intuition about me.”

“I have absolutely no idea. And who called me kind?”

“You may even ask your blood relative—he already knows about me.”

“No, I never agreed to this! And wouldn’t that guarantee your win? How is that a hint—it’s just stacked in your favor…”

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