It is true. [he says it so swiftly and confidently that it is almost suspicious. Something that he catches in his own ear, realizing he spoke too soon and it would, probably, be good to explain himself for it]

... I was born with the blessing of a particular goddess. When I hear truthful statements, I get a distinct feeling of fear. That is the feeling I get when I'm told of these monsters. [the magic isn't fool proof, but he is self assured enough to repeat the truth he felt in such statements. That's as good as he's got!]