With the mention of the name Talon, Adelyn thought the problem was already half solved.
Surely, Karl would finally understand the trap lying ahead and willingly back down.
However ...
What Karl said next rendered her completely speechless.
"Talon?" He blinked at her before asking, "Who are they, Sister-in-law?"
Adelyn slowly tilted her head to one side and stared at him blankly.
Was he ... being serious?
He didn't even know Talon ...
... yet he had been confidently talking about taking the students of his own academy to international tournaments?
Karl blinked back at her, waiting expectantly for an explanation.
Just then—
Pier spoke from behind Adelyn.
His eyes were glued to his phone screen, and his tone was filled with disbelief, as though he couldn't quite process what he was reading.
"Talon is a prestigious martial arts and swordsmanship academy from Emberwell, Sylvane."
Adelyn glanced at him before quietly letting out a breath of relief.
At least ...
