The words, with an obvious mocking tone reverberated in the whole room. Elias pretended like he didn't hear anything but Conrad's eyes bulged in fear and surprise. This man actually dared to speak ill of the master?! Unbelievable! Shocked as he was, he reminded himself that Edward probably didn't know more than what the master showed in this mansion. Of course, he's clueless! Such information was tightly sealed off. Only a few knew what happened on that fateful night of horror that shook the remaining leaders of the Quadrant. And if his theory is right…
The young woman shot Edward a deathly glare. "My name is Exia! And I'm not a mushroom!"
There. There. Edward smiled inwardly out of relief. He fought hard to say those words but he just had to confirm something. It was just a ridiculous idea to him but since he already accepted the fact that anything can happen, he gambled his life to confirm that she is indeed a totally different person. He does not know how it happened. All that matters now is that he can completely relax, knowing that no matter what he'll do, he will not be met by those cold piercing eyes and dominating aura. Ah. Freedom!