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Huehuehue. I hadn't, no, and even then I still haven't really. The offhand remark isn't quite enough to grasp the magnitude of that item's importance to Kenneth, as evidenced by Guiche not quite registering what he said.In my opinion, Wardes is at his best when he's not unashamedly evil. It shows how good of an actor he actually is. Plus, who's to say he's not sincere? Even the worst of villains can be moved by a boy with his heart in the right place. Especially if that boy just so happens to be a good unsuspecting bodyguard for his fiance.
TotalAbsolutism, this was very well done I have to say. I was genuinely touched by Wardes' gesture, as well as Guiche and Kenneth's growth. The reveal of the softer side of Kenneth's bond with Guiche had a lot of emotional impact. As well as the reveal of what the stone is. (Unless you revealed that already, and I just forgot.)
I think I'll be elaborating in Chapter 7 of Arc 2, though. Good spotting either way.
As for Wardes? He's more or less sincere. While he might only be doing this for his fiancée, whom he now knows to be a Void Mage thanks to the summons, he finds Guiche's gumption to be... well, endearing. Also, I now have a justification for Guiche to keep the hat. Which is relevant, given I also now have fanart incoming~ -squee-