I have to say, seeing Liliath's frantic appearance, Duanmu Huai's first reaction was—something's fishy!
If it were Naruse Mio or Banriya showing up here, Duanmu Huai could still understand. But Liliath… Though the two sides are allies now, they aren't close enough for this kind of behavior. Besides, based on Duanmu Huai's understanding of Liliath, she's a decisive woman and wouldn't suddenly act irrational over something bizarre.
So…
"Hold on, what's going on here?"
Duanmu Huai stared at Liliath and asked.
"…"
"You've been cornered to this point, so there's definitely something going on. Spill it, maybe I can help solve it?"
"...Haah."
After a moment of eye contact between the two, Liliath sighed softly and withdrew her gaze.
"I'm quite confident in my charm, Professor."
"I'm not stupid. You'd rush over and press me without saying a word? Of course there's something wrong."
Duanmu Huai chuckled and withdrew his hand.
