A brief silence filled the air.
Aiden smiled as he looked at Vera, while Jordan glanced between the two, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"Wait, hold on. Aiden, are you already letting this child join?"
"Yes. She's already prepared in her heart," Aiden replied calmly.
"Wait a moment! It's not really my place to say, but she's just a child! Honestly, with her talent, she could abandon her revenge and live a completely different life in the MARTIAL WORLD…"
Vera closed her eyes briefly and then spoke with a clear, unwavering voice.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but…"
"…What?"
"I followed Master Aiden because he promised to help me thrust a blade into the Swordmaster's throat."
"What?"
"He promised to teach me martial arts and raise me so I could kill the Swordmaster," she emphasized, her voice unwavering.
She repeated herself firmly, her eyes locking onto Jordan.
For a moment, Jordan felt a chill run down his spine.
