A murmur of doubt rippled through the crowd. Some people glanced uncertainly at Gu Jin, their expressions wavering.
Gu Jin could feel the doubt setting in. She watched as people exchanged uneasy glances, a few of them shuffling back from her.
"Is… is it true?" someone in the crowd murmured, "Could she be lying?"
"Why would someone lie about something like this?" another person asked, casting a wary look at Gu Jin.
Auric seized the opportunity, her voice rising with righteous conviction. "Exactly!" she said, her tone almost triumphant.
"Who lies about risking their life to save others? Only someone who craves attention and glory." Her blue eyes sparkled as she sneered at Gu Jin. "You're nothing but a fraud."
Gu Jin sighed inwardly, fighting the urge to roll her eyes.
Her patience was already stretched thin, and this charade wasn't helping.
She took a slow step forward, her voice cool and unwavering.
