The atmosphere in the dungeon was no longer as quiet as it had been the night before. Now, it was filled with the heavy footsteps of armored soldiers surrounding them.
Whispers broke out among the soldiers who watched and heard Duke Herold's words, and they began to look at Javien with expressions of fear.
This was because, for them, any individual who practiced forbidden magic was treated with the utmost severity. It was the greatest crime that existed at that time.
The air felt tense. Javien and his soldiers, who were still standing, watched the situation in shock. Duke Herold, who appeared out of nowhere to suddenly make those accusations, caused Javien to clench his jaw.
This man is truly cunning!
His hands were gripped so tightly they turned white. The air felt heavy, as if the entire place was waiting for a decision that would change someone's fate..
