Brandyn had no fear as he faced Matthew's confrontation. Ruby wondered if Brandyn wasn't afraid or if it was because his heart was dead so that he couldn't feel anything.
How could he not be worried when the notoriously iron-fisted Lycan king was threatening him?
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy, making everyone reluctant even to take a breath. Ruby wanted to calm Matthew down, but she did not see any killing intent in her husband's heart.
Therefore, Ruby concluded that Matthew only wanted to scare the Tredo King. Unfortunately, Brandyn did not look scared or threatened; perhaps he knew Matthew wouldn't dare kill a king.
"Calm down, Your Majesty. The information I have about you is not that much." Brandyn continued, "I have never investigated you too deeply."
When he saw that Matthew had not withdrawn his shadows, Brandyn finally explained, "I know there are spies from Veritas from some fishermen who sail secretly in the Hali Ocean.