Faced with Ryan's direct question, Edwin remained completely silent for a few seconds.
The noble evaluated the impassive expression of his guest. He searched for some crack in the foreigner's calm demeanor, but Ryan's eyes were like two bottomless pits that betrayed absolutely no emotion.
"It is natural for me to know, Krai." Edwin finally responded, uncrossing his legs with a slow, deliberate movement.
"What do you mean by it being natural?" Ryan interjected immediately, not allowing the noble to establish the rhythm of the conversation.
"No one would recognize a chimera weapon with just a fleeting glance in a hallway."
Edwin maintained his refined posture.
"It is natural because I am the leader of one of the most influential merchant guilds in the entire city."
The man paused briefly to let the weight of his status settle over the private box, but Ryan did not even blink at the revelation.
