Chapter 189 – Responsibility
[This is not a normal poison, Cassius.] Ananke said instantly, frowning subtly, looking at Océane held in Cassius's arms. [You know, these Sandworms are Ravager monsters that eat Black Sand to advance. And you must already be aware that every Ravager has an organ that devours and uses what it has consumed as fuel to grow stronger.]
'What are you implying, Queen?' Cassius asked, his brows furrowing heavily.
All around him, the runic cameras had increased in number, focusing heavily on him. The big screens in the arena and across the Kingdom were, momentarily, all fixed on Cassius alone.
They showed Océane's current state, and one teacher of the Academy, the one responsible for Monster Research, instantly winced at the sight of her, already guessing what had happened.
"Aie. This poor girl is done for. How unlucky." She said with pity. Not for Océane herself, but for the fact that the young maid could have been useful for her research.
