...The fact that it came from Sparrow's Shadow honestly makes him more concerned that anything, but he keeps silent about that, instead nodding.

"Exactly. That said, I did want to know the truth. If this was indeed what happened, well... I needed to know that. Best to know it now and sort my thoughts on it rather than let it overwhelm me later."

...Ugh, imagine if Maruki tried to use that information to get him to question himself or to otherwise manipulate things? If he knows it ahead of time, and manages to steel himself properly, then that will be another thing Maruki can't use against him.

His smile grows just a bit larger, a little more level and less fake.

"Thank you for letting me know, Raven-kun. This is valuable information for me to have."