After a few minutes of making a statement in front of the magical orbs like a nobleman who had just been caught red-handed embezzling funds from the imperial cabinet, Damon was finally convinced the world believed his innocence.
Or so he hoped.
Across kingdoms, the broadcast orbs flickered out one by one, leaving behind a storm of laughter, gossip, and chaos.
In arena, the crowd was still roaring.
"He said she's a virgin! The man actually declared it before the goddess!" one soldier wheezed, pounding the table until mugs fell.
Luna didn't even know how to react. Her brother had been busy.
Even among human nobles, the reactions were split. Some were shocked, others entertained.
The duke sighed with a resigned expression.
"If nothing else, that boy knows how to stay relevant."
He glanced at his father.
"We're the ones cleaning up after him, right?"
The grand duke nodded slowly.
Cassian sighed.
"I figured you'd say that."
