Just then an old Beastman stepped out from the group.
His presence was calm, yet heavy, and the moment he appeared, the tension in the air shifted slightly.
"Let's stop this farce," the old man said, and his tone was steady while his gaze moved between both sides.
"Since they escaped, the plan has already gone awry."
His words were simple, but they carried weight, and even Lucien paused for a moment as he listened.
The old Beastman continued.
"So now, you need to act first and spread the rumours."
Lucien clenched his teeth tightly, and frustration flashed across his face.
This was not how things were supposed to go.
His original plan had been clean and simple, and he could have shifted the blame easily, but now everything had changed because Hale had escaped.
If Hale returned and exposed everything, then all of this would turn against him.He would not just lose his position.
He would be finished.
Lucien's expression darkened further as these thoughts ran through his mind.
