The Sovereign finally spoke. Just one word.
"No."
At the Sovereign's words, the expressions of many shifted. They each felt utterly shocked.
Varnel's suggestion had truly been reasonable.
Although many of them had sensed a hint of his manipulative tendencies from the way he had packaged the whole thing, making it seem like it was entirely for the clan's benefit, it didn't change the fact that if it succeeded, it would be invaluable to the clan.
The fact that the Sovereign didn't even consider it…
The gazes of the Pulses and the Highbloods suddenly widened as they all came to the same realization.
The Sovereign had taken an interest in Malakai.
A frown appeared on Varnel's face as he heard the Sovereign's response.
"But Sovereign, why—"
Just as he was about to object, the Sovereign suddenly rose.
He had barely even risen fully when everyone in the hall felt it.
Their eyes widened.
The Sovereign was about to stand!
