The path to the Temple of the Demon God was steeped in an eerie silence. The shadowy figure leading Alex forward moved with an almost unnatural grace, their form flickering between solid and intangible like a wraith drifting through the dark.
Their presence was void of sound, their footsteps failing to stir even the dust beneath them.
Alex, however, had little interest in the theatrics. His blue eyes gleamed with amusement as he tilted his head. "Hey, are you a woman?"
The figure did not respond.
Alex clicked his tongue, feigning disappointment. "No answer, huh? So you're not a woman?"
Silence.
A smirk tugged at his lips. "Alright then, how about this? Have you ever looked after any of the Demon Lord's children?"
For the first time, the figure hesitated.
It was subtle, almost imperceptible, but Alex caught the slight hitch in their movement. His grin widened. "I'll take that as a yes."
