Herzog paused for a moment, seemingly stunned by Minamoto Wakasei's long speech. Once he came to his senses, his expression turned icy at a visible rate, darkening to the point where water could almost be wrung from it. His body trembled uncontrollably, as though certain words in Minamoto Wakasei's speech had truly pierced his heart.
"Hahahaha... Hahahaha."
A burst of laughter rang out around the Red Well, as vivid and crisp as silver bells. Herzog looked toward Kazama Ruri, who was laughing wantonly, seemingly unable to comprehend for a moment why this boy, who was about to be killed by him, would suddenly burst out laughing, and laugh so recklessly, so heartily.
Chapter 649