Chapter 166: CH 161: WHAT IS A HERO?

Adam's answer to her request was clear and direct, making sure to leave absolutely no sense of ambiguity in his choice.

"I refuse."

Piaget's eyes opened wide at the blunt tone of his voice and she soon expressed her disappointment.

"Why do so many people always reject my proposal like that?" She sounded really curious and clueless.

"I believe that is because most people do not want to become test subjects."

"Oh… You would be surprised by how wrong you are. People are always willing to do things others would balk at when they decide they have no other choices. Of course, we always have a choice. The decision to choose nothing is a choice by itself."

"You are a very confusing woman, you know?"

She chuckled slightly, "I guess I am. Few people talk to me without fear so I enjoy discussions like this.