Her reaction left little doubt that she had more than just heard of the Ancient Humans—she likely had some form of contact with them, judging by her evident unease.
"Lady Runa, is this question so difficult to answer?" Fabian pressed, his curiosity mounting.
Lady Runa's breath quickened, and she fought to keep her composure. Pushed to her limits, she finally snapped, "Please leave!"
"I can see that my question has unsettled you," Fabian began to respond. "Let me change—"
But before he could finish his sentence, Lady Runa raised her voice, demanding, "LEAVE!"
Duke Fabian rose from his seat and turned away. As his face disappeared from Lady Runa's view, a knowing smile graced his lips. He now had solid confirmation that Lady Runa was indeed connected to the enigmatic Ancient Humans.
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