Chapter 1025 –Survival Probability
The system hovered in silence.
[That is imprecise, but sadly convincing.]
Lux leaned back on one hand, eyes lowered. "Envy House smiles while measuring your wounds. Even when they help, they file the shape of your gratitude for later use."
[That is a broad generalization.]
"It kept me alive."
[It kept you functional. Those are not identical.]
Lux's eyes narrowed at the window. "Did Lullaby teach you that?"
[No, my lord. Your household has merely provided abundant evidence.]
He said nothing.
The system shifted its display.
[Distrust of Cyrinne may be reasonable. Total rejection of her cooperation is inefficient.]
"I know."
[Wanting to trust her while refusing to trust her is creating internal friction.]
"I know."
[You are exceptionally bad at letting people prove they are not your past.]
Lux went still.
The system continued in the same deadpan tone.
[My condolences on this shocking development.]
