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Principatus demanded Henry’s right leg with the widest grin on her face. But contrary to her expression, Henry could tell that she was being serious. Realizing this, he stared at her without saying a word.
As the silence persisted, Principatus, feeling Henry’s gaze, cocked her head and asked, “Why? You don’t want to give me your leg?”
Henry was baffled by her arrogance, but still, he was contemplating on what to do. Given how bold Principatus was, he had a feeling that his right leg wasn’t the only request she would make.
Henry maintained his silence and looked directly into her eyes. But then, as if she had read his mind through his gaze, Principatus held onto her stomach and burst into laughter.
“Pff-! Phahaha! You have doubts about me, don’t you? You’re thinking that I’ll just run off after I get your leg, right?”
Just like earlier, Henry didn’t say anything and merely kept staring at Principatus. Having finished laughing, Principatus wiped away her tears and said, “Don’t you worry. I always keep my promises. I just need your right leg. I swear to the Heavenly God.”
Seeing her swear on the name of her god, Henry decided to give her the benefit of the doubt. After all, she couldn’t possibly make such an oath and break it.
Nonetheless, Henry couldn’t help heaving a sigh, finally understanding...
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