Lucien gazed at the old man with a frown on his face. Escaping this man was not an issue but if he left, where else would he go? He had a feeling that the moment he left the empire the creed will most likely make a move against him! In such conditions, Lucien had no other choice but to remain calm and mentally prepare for the worst.
The old man's words were more of a question, in which he is meant to pick sides. In such a situation, Lucien knew lying is not an option!