"You're all going to be apprehended until we uncover whatever it is you're hiding," Thorne declared, and Immediately, a contingent of guards strode forward, forming a circle around the Architect students.
Otto stepped forward, his voice firm despite the tension. "What's the reason for our arrest?" he asked Thorne.
Thorne's gaze shifted from the guards to Otto, his eyes flashing with anger. "What did you just say to me?"
Otto swallowed hard, attempting to repeat his question, but Thorne's response was swift and brutal. He raised his leg and delivered a vicious kick to Otto's face, sending him crashing to the ground.
Ambrose instinctively drew his dagger, ready to defend himself and his comrades against Thorne's aggression. However, before he could react, the guards swiftly intervened, apprehending him and confiscating his dagger.
Octavius's voice rang out, intentionally loud and clear, as he addressed Thorne.
