[well, then. shirasu notes that suspicion, but he just tilts his head a bit, then gives it a slight shake, not visibly reacting to it.]

I see. Regardless, thank you; I had no idea how many others might have known, and thought that I might have to speak for leaving him alive on my own. It's something of a relief that it wasn't the case, even if... the results of all this are unfortunate.