Elaine didn't even hesitate for a fraction of a second to answer the question of whom she cared about more, but she clamped her hand over her mouth midway, eyes widening.
There was a part of her that could see the logic in Berlal's words and even agree with them, but if she admitted that aloud, how would all her protests about turning Knight into a sacrificial lamb appear in his eyes?
Just as she fell silent, Knight opened his mouth, forcing his damaged vocal cords to function.
[E..lai..ne…]
"!"
Elaine snapped her gaze toward him when she heard her name, and he shook his head slightly, conveying his intent through the connection they shared.
Understanding that he was telling her not to argue, she wanted to refute him, but she couldn't find the words.
As a result, she could only bite her lip and lower her gaze.
Seeing this, Berlal spoke. "It seems a decision has been made."
