On the other hand, the absence of a response from Desmond weighed heavily on Vesta, casting a somber shadow over her countenance. As the prime suspect in the case, Desmond's silence intensified Vesta's feelings of unease, causing her to wryly smile. The unexpected attack had caught Desmond off guard, adding to his profound shame.
This error was not just a minor slip-up; it possessed the potential to be fatal, jeopardizing Desmond's life. Fatigue overcame Vesta, and a sense of guilt washed over her. Compounding matters, Vesta had convinced the public that she had single-handedly eradicated all the beasts in the kingdom's territory. The repercussions were immense. If Desmond were to perish, the kingdom would lose a Dual Class and a Master Witch, resulting in a substantial weakening of its power. Furthermore, the kingdom had yet to select a successor for the position of Grandmaster—a precarious situation in these peaceful times, bordering on the miraculous.
