Chapter 406
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Chapter 406: A Tricky Move, Right on Target
This girl actually had Honest Feather.
Michelle’s move caught Bai Wei completely off guard.
The effects of Honest Feather became painfully evident—exposing Bai Wei’s lies and making fabricating new ones especially difficult.
He felt both amused and frustrated, never expecting to find himself cornered like this. Responding was impossible.
“Alright, I won’t lie,” Bai Wei sighed, surrendering the upper hand to Michelle for now.
Michelle’s eyes sparkled with determination. “So, Mr. White, would you care to explain how you know me?”
She was eager to confirm her suspicion—was he truly Mr. Devil?
Bai Wei, instead of answering directly, countered with a question. “The Honest Feather indicates that part of what you just said was a lie. Why not start there? Ask me which parts of your statement were false.”
Michelle hesitated before responding, “About the Golden Engraving?”
Bai Wei nodded. “It’s definitely not your original creation.”
“And why are you so sure?”
“Because I know the empire’s history well,” Bai Wei explained. “The Golden Engraving has never appeared before. You’re just an ordinary village girl—how could you have knowledge of this? Your meteoric rise is the biggest clue.”
Michelle’s thoughts raced. Caught you—your knowledge, your assumptions… it’s too close to the truth. You must be Mr. Devil.
Feigning nonchalance, she continued, “Perhaps I joined a powerful organization or received guidance from an extraordinary figure? Which one do you think is more likely?”
“Using common sense, both are possible,” Bai Wei replied evenly, “but the former seems more plausible.”
“And why not the latter?”
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” Bai Wei said, a trace of sarcasm in his tone. “An organization with such resources would choose someone more suitable to mentor—someone like your best friend Alena Capesh. That would yield far greater returns.”
Michelle’s lips curled into a small smile. “Unfortunately for you, it’s the latter.”
Her words stunned Bai Wei.
“That’s true,” she added, holding up the Honest Feather. Its soft glow proved her statement was no lie.
Michelle knew the risk she was taking—if Bai Wei wasn’t Mr. Devil, revealing this secret might expose her to danger. But she trusted her instincts and bet everything on this moment.
Her gaze burned with determination. Having come this far, she wouldn’t back down.
“Mr. Bai, what do you think this person is like?” she asked, her tone suddenly softer.
“He’s both a genius and a fool,” Bai Wei answered bluntly.
“I’ve never seen him before, so I don’t know what he looks like,” Michelle confessed. “I’ve asked countless times about his origins, his name, even what he looks like. But I’ve never received a proper answer. Don’t you think that’s too secretive?”
“Everyone has their secrets,” Bai Wei replied calmly. “Some prefer to keep them hidden. It’s not good to pry too deeply.”
Michelle’s persistence grew sharper. She voiced her innermost frustrations under the guise of casual conversation.
“The person feels so close yet so far. I can’t touch him, can’t feel his warmth—I can only hug myself. It’s lonely.”
Her words carried a weight that pierced Bai Wei’s defenses. Yet, he maintained a calm façade, though the Honest Feather made any denial impossible.
Michelle studied him intently, her voice dropping to a near whisper. “Speaking of which, he should also be from the Ming Country.”
Bai Wei raised an eyebrow. “Even though you’ve never seen him, you assume he’s from the Ming Country? What if that’s a lie?”
“Then prove me wrong.”
Bai Wei remained silent. The truth was written in his silence, and Michelle knew it.
“Mr. Bai,” Michelle continued, her confidence unwavering, “if it’s not you, deny it outright. Say, ‘no.’”
Bai Wei sighed inwardly. He couldn’t.
Michelle took another step closer. “Why me? Anyone else could have been chosen. Why did you help me?”
Bai Wei looked into her eyes, hesitated, then said, “Maybe because you’re beautiful.”
The Honest Feather glowed softly, confirming the statement.
Michelle frowned. “That’s too casual. Plenty of girls are beautiful.”
“Then how should I answer?” Bai Wei shrugged. “After all, I’m just a traveler from the Ming Country. Perhaps Miss Michelle has mistaken me.”
Her lips tightened in frustration. “You won’t say it outright, but I’m not mistaken.”
At this moment, Bai Wei felt cornered. The girl’s intuition was remarkable. She’d wagered everything on this moment, and he couldn’t find an escape.
As he prepared to confess, a deafening roar shook the air.
Not far away, the one-eyed giant charged furiously, chasing Hatsurai Wagaizuma and Yagyū Simozi, who were riding on an orange-colored mount.
Bai Wei cursed under his breath. “This bear girl!”
Drawing his bow, he unleashed a spiral arrow that pierced through the giant’s enormous eye. Blood spurted as its massive body collapsed.
Releasing his grip on the bow, Bai Wei realized that his actions had given him away.
His signature move, taught to him by Michelle herself, had sealed his fate.
“Alright, I admit—” Bai Wei began, ready to reveal the truth.
Michelle’s expression shifted. “Mr. White… are you… a member of the Black Rose?”
The question caught Bai Wei off guard. “How do you know about the Black Rose?”
“Is it true?” Michelle pressed.
Bai Wei paused before nodding. “I am.”
The Honest Feather glowed softly in agreement, confirming the truth.
Michelle’s mind reeled. “Huh?”
