Gathering Wives with a System Chapter 465 I Know Your Secrets

Isaac's brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of bewilderment crossing his features due to Selene's unexpected silence. She had remained motionless for several seconds, her expression distant and lost in thought. Noticing his steady gaze upon her, she blinked, as if snapping back to the present moment.

"The evolution proceeded flawlessly," she stated, her voice clear as she adeptly shifted the conversation. "I was merely pondering, where are my wings?"

As she spoke, Selene turned, executing a graceful spin to display her back, a subtle expectation hanging in the air as if anticipating something should appear there.

Isaac observed this for a moment before his eyes flickered towards Chairman Lucius.

"You desire wings? Is this not preferable? Alice expressed her dislike for them," Chairman Lucius remarked, his eyebrows arching slightly, a trace of amusement coloring his words.

"Ah... well..." Selene offered a small, bashful smile, her fingers absently toying with a strand of her hair. Though she found it difficult to articulate directly, the simple truth was that wings would have imbued her with a sense of uniqueness, akin to a princess.

"The wings of Moon Dragons are formed from moonlight. Without that prerequisite, wings will not manifest," Isaac clarified.

Selene turned back towards him, a slight crease forming between her brows. "I... was unaware of that."

"You do not recall this detail from the Trial?" Isaac inquired, raising an eyebrow.

"No. It appears... each of us retains different fragments of the experience," she responded. This observation prompted a moment of contemplation from Isaac, though he quickly dismissed it, already overwhelmed by the myriad of peculiar aspects surrounding the Trial.

"Nevertheless, do not stress unduly. You have the option to enter the Moon Dimension. A fragment of the moon resides there, and its moonlight will facilitate the formation of your wings," he suggested instead.

Selene's eyes brightened considerably at this news. The tension in her shoulders visibly lessened, and a genuine smile graced her features.

"Now then," Chairman Lucius interjected from his position, his tone returning to its customary composed demeanor, "you should accompany me home and recuperate."

Selene displayed a moment of hesitation before gently shaking her head. "I must complete my Class Evolution first."

"Is it imperative to undertake this today? You have just concluded one evolution. A respite is in order." Chairman Lucius's expression clouded with slight disapproval.

Selene cast a fleeting glance at Isaac, a faint blush coloring her cheeks before she averted her gaze once more, nodding in affirmation.

"It is crucial to proceed with haste," she stated softly.

That brief, subtle glance did not go unnoticed.

Chairman Lucius's gaze sharpened, his attention now fixed intently on Isaac. A discernible suspicion began to surface in his eyes, as though he were attempting to unravel a mystery that eluded his complete comprehension.

However, Selene provided no opportunity for further inquiry.

"I shall enter the Moon Dimension to commence my Class Evolution," she announced.

With that, she produced the Moon Pendant and extended it towards Isaac.

"Would you safeguard this for me until my return?"

"I shall," Isaac replied, nodding without a moment's hesitation.

He accepted the pendant from her grasp. It felt pleasantly cool against his palm, emitting a faint, gentle pulse of energy.

Selene offered him one final look before turning and stepping into the ethereal expanse of the Moon Dimension.

The instant she vanished from sight, Isaac carefully placed the pendant around his neck, securing it against his person.

A brief, profound silence followed.

Then, Chairman Lucius broke the quiet.

"What was that about?"

Isaac tilted his head slightly, feigning a lack of understanding regarding the question.

Chairman Lucius narrowed his eyes.

"Why the sudden urgency?" he pressed.

Isaac was fully aware of the reason. He grasped the underlying cause of Selene's haste, and her earlier glance had only served to solidify his understanding. Yet, instead of offering a direct explanation, he simply offered a shrug.

"I am uncertain," he stated, maintaining a carefully neutral expression.

Chairman Lucius continued to scrutinize him, his skepticism evident.

Before the Chairman could pursue the matter further, Isaac interjected, artfully diverting the conversation.

"That reminds me, what are your preferences for your mother-in-law? I was considering bringing her a gift when we eventually meet," he remarked casually, as if the thought had just occurred to him.

"Your mother-in-law favors-"

Chairman Lucius halted abruptly, mid-sentence.

His expression became frozen.

For a noticeable span, he remained utterly silent.

Observing this reaction, a broad grin began to unfurl across Isaac's face.

In the ensuing moment, a distinct transformation occurred in Chairman Lucius's demeanor. His aura shifted, settling into a state of calm, controlled composure, much like a seasoned businessman entering a crucial negotiation.

"What do you mean, mother-in-law, you impudent boy?" he inquired evenly. "Are you not overstepping your bounds lately? There is no-"

"I can facilitate an introduction between her and Alice and Selene," Isaac smoothly interjected. "Is the reason you have yet to inform them of her existence not rooted in your apprehension of their potential reactions?"

Chairman Lucius fell into silence.

That single statement struck a far more sensitive chord than any previous remark.

Nevertheless, he endeavored to maintain his facade. "I am not involved with anyone. Consider my age before you begin making unfounded assumptions-"

"You are aware of Professor Catherine's notorious moniker, aren't you? The Evil Sword. And you also know her methods," Isaac stated.

That simple reminder was all it took.

Chairman Lucius fell silent once more.

He was fully cognizant of Catherine's identity. Among the ranks of the Awakeners, she was widely feared, not merely for her formidable power but for her uncanny knack for uncovering secrets. Nobody relished the thought of their hidden truths being in her possession.

Naturally, Isaac had not actually solicited any favors from her.

However, Chairman Lucius remained unaware of this fact.

And this very ignorance was enough to sway his decision.

As Lucius remained frozen, clearly weighing his options, Isaac proceeded as though the outcome had already been sealed,

"So, when precisely shall we arrange our meeting with her?"

Chairman Lucius offered no immediate reply.

Isaac continued, his tone deliberately nonchalant. "You must understand the constraints of my schedule. If our departure involves leaving the city, I will require advance notice of the date to ensure I can make the necessary arrangements."

A heavy silence descended. No words were exchanged for a long moment.

Finally, Chairman Lucius broke the quiet. "... You truly possess knowledge of her?"

"Undoubtedly," Isaac replied with a confident smile.

He was, in reality, fabricating the truth.

He knew absolutely nothing concrete about her.

Yet, he had managed to gather sufficient hints.

With Ruby's invaluable assistance, Isaac had gained access to an extensive reservoir of data.

Ruby, diligently overseeing the city's intricate network of surveillance systems, meticulously tracked every movement, every established pattern, and all observed interactions.

There was a striking absence of any record indicating Chairman Lucius had engaged in any 'close' meetings with any woman within the confines of the city.

This observation led to an inescapable conclusion.

She was not present in this locality.

Her whereabouts were in another human settlement.

This single piece of information was the bedrock upon which Isaac constructed his effective ruse.