"They declared that I became corrupted."
Lavinia spoke with a cold, expressionless look on her face and—
"What…?"
The instant she heard those words, the Matriarch's expression changed.
"Did you say corrupted…?"
She questioned. The air inside the hall changed. Kael noticed how everyone's hostility instantly turned into wariness.
Which was surprising because, according to Lavinia, these people were cut off from the rest of the world, they shouldn't even know what being corrupted or corruption means.
It wasn't just Kael, even Lavinia seemed taken aback by that reaction. She quickly cleared any misunderstandings,
"It wasn't true. I was framed by my—"
Or at least that is what the Princess tried to do, but before she could even complete her sentence—
"Reveal all your Bonds, now."
The Matriarch ordered in a strict tone.
"…"
Lavinia turned silent, her poker face breaking in an instant.
