Max glanced at them briefly, his gaze calm and indifferent, as though their words carried no weight at all. He did not react, nor did he attempt to defend himself. To him, their accusations were nothing more than noise.
At that moment, Julie's voice sounded quietly within his mind through a transmission.
"Do not mind them," she said.
Her tone remained composed, though there was a faint hint of understanding behind her words.
"There are several third rate forces here that maintain close ties with first rate powers. The factions those two belong to happen to have connections with the Sword God Palace."
She paused for a brief moment before continuing.
"After what you did to the young lady of the Sword God Palace, this kind of hostility is to be expected."
Max listened without changing his expression.
Then, a faint smile appeared on his lips as he realized the situation here.
"Max, what are you doing here?"
