So it's no go.
Perugius truly hates the Magic Race.
He might be forgiving to an extent, but towards them, his prejudice runs deep.
Zanoba should have known.
What was he expecting?
"No, Perugius-sama. You too, to the model of this figure, owe him a great favor."
"A favor?"
Perugius frowns, then his eyes suddenly widen.
"Wait, this figure, is Ruijerd Supardia?"
"Indeed. Perugius-sama has said before, that during your final battle with Laplace... the one who had helped Perugius-sama, this is indeed Ruijerd."
Zanoba explains in detail.
Without me realizing it, Zanoba had planned out this entire conversation.
Then, he said it.
Well done!