Daniel stood outside the prison, beside one of the massive black columns.
He hadn't entered Andreas and Lioran's meeting.
Not out of respect for their brotherly relationship, and not because he considered their conversation private.
He just didn't need to. The outcome was already clear.
Lioran had nothing left to offer. He had lost his status, the founder had abandoned him, his family was not willing to go to war to save him, and even the name that until yesterday had been his greatest shield had now become less a protection and more a reason to bury his disgrace faster.
What mattered to Daniel was Andreas's reaction. But even that, he could guess.
He had known Andreas for a long time. In fact, that boy was one of the first people he had met and become acquainted with in the Celestial Domain.
He could clearly envision his thought process and predict any reaction or decision he might make beforehand.
