Hays

tair returned to the center dais. The entire Great Hall buzzed

ted nearby grumbled under her breath. "It's completely unfair!

lance to Alistair's deceased wife was merely the bait; her true v

crowd. Far from being embarrassed by her unearned status, she held her chin high, a delicate, gloatin

s grand entrance wasn't ostentatious

aware that my decision to admit Miss Wynn has raised questions. However, raw magical aptitude

ed robes and produced a radia

he emotional distress she endured today, I besto

xquisite moonstone pendant, carved with intricate silv

oed acros

sped. "A high-tier defensive relic capable of

around Beverly's neck. Beverly's eyes welled with performative tears, her hands clutc

or and disciple-and a calculated

is eyes conveyed an unmistakable message: Look at what you threw away. The glory, the wea

action. I calmly sliced a piece of roasted

rritated him; his jaw tighten

. Ro

voice sounded dire

materialized beside the Abyssal table,

arm, he carri

cushion, noticeably stained with what l

bled to their feet in shee

careless flick of his wrist, he tossed

um

massive yawn. "Look like a damn gargoyle. Use that. Makes

eat Hall went

iant, high-tier defensive amulet to the path

clamation of favor, Julian's gift

. Alistair smirked openly, his chest swelling with vindicated pride. In their eyes, the great prod

yes overflowing with pure pity. "I... I c

n at the sta

aunter back to his corner, looking for all the world

it.

denly shattered the sil

r, his brass monocle nearly popping out of his eye so