The next black-clad man sat down, and Felix began checking his pulse again.

Even Pedro wondered what kind of illness Elise had found in these men. Whatever it was, it wouldn't be simple. The entire future of their arrangement depended on this moment. If it didn't go well, there was nothing more Pedro could do.

After roughly the same amount of time as before, Felix released the man's wrist, making Pedro curious. He could not help but wonder if Elise's real test was simply about Felix's self-co