'Oops. I didn't mean to say that outloud.'
North Star and Yar'wei's eyes widened with anger, while Kuan was expressionless.
The pressure in the room slightly increased, causing Liam's grimace to deepen.
"I'll remind you to keep your auras in check," Usan said with a dark voice at the three.
The vast hall darkened with shrieking shadows.
"A duel to the death was an exception to the rule," Usan reminded.
Slowly, the pressure faded, and Liam's head felt relief.
"Leave now. You have what you wanted," Usan told Kuan with a deadpan tone.
The Elders were prepared for a fight to break out.
Their hands twitched with restraint.
Kuan lingered for a few seconds, his cryptic gaze still fixated on Liam.
Silence again.
Liam knew he couldn't lie.
Even if there were circumstances beyond his control, Liam told the truth.
Kuan wasn't stupid. He could tell straight away if Liam blamed her death on Reyan.
