The club members stewed with their thoughts for a few minutes, gradually accepting the most possible truth of the situation. Whether it was a student or an instructor, a janitor or a healer, someone in the Academy was most likely working with the Underworld.
"But why?" Anerias suddenly asked. He looked at the others, waiting for an answer.
They looked at him, waiting for clarification.
"Why what?" Zach asked since it was clear Anerias didn't know why they were just looking at him.
"Why would someone order that man to kill Rierdan?" Anerias' question was very reasonable, and the others looked at each other with wide eyes, realizing their oversight.
"That's true. It's not like his parents would have built a grudge against the Underworld. And while he's a member of the club, he is the least threatening." Violina didn't disparage Rierdan. He was comatose. He wouldn't do much to the Underworld in his current state.
