With a wince, he continued unperturbed.
He looked toward Serika, who returned his gaze by staring at him questioningly.
<… If you're saying this because he betrayed you back in Zhenwu and is currently speaking rudely to you while teaching you how to craft…> She released a rare giggle.
<… He ran away.>
"High-value criminals…" The king's murmur paused their internal chatting instantly. "Tell me, Alastair. Who are these people?"
The question hit the duke like a poisoned dagger that slid between armor plates.
