Swallowed by the Flames of Regret
In his mind, I was gentle, non-threatening, and easily manipulated.
A flicker of disappointment crossed Atlas's eyes.
I ignored him and turned around to leave.
After paying, I handed the black card to Felix, joking, "I suddenly regret not using the black card he gave me back then. It's so satisfying to pay with someone else's money."
Felix smiled, but suddenly, his face froze as he stared intently behind me.
I turned around and met a pair of violently trembling pupils.
"W-what did you say?"