Bors definitely noticed that glint and backed down.
Zevik couldn't tell what they were planning but it was strange that this headstrong Bors agreed so quickly.
Very soon, everyone surrounding the assassin retreated ten steps and sheathed their weapons.
"No harm must come to my Sophia! Otherwise, I will stake everything to hunt you down!" The king was talking a lot of nonsense for some reason.
'They are trying to distract me…' Zevik remained cautious. No matter how sincere they looked, he didn't believe that they would let him off so easily.
After the king chanted a series of long and winding words, there was a change in the array. Zevik instinctively looked towards the magic towers and noticed that they had dimmed slightly.
The barrier flickered and dissipated. It seemed he could indeed step out and leave. However, Zevik didn't immediately exit. Instead, he raised his left hand, as if wanting to grab the dagger.
