Aksai raised his eyebrows as he looked at Kanis, a puzzled expression appearing on his face.
"What do you mean? Why are you here if you can't even figure this out?"
Kanis's expression darkened. The faint trace of curiosity that had lingered in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a cold, penetrating gaze.
The half-step Nascent Soul cultivator took a step forward as he replied.
"It seems I guessed right. To be honest, I came here to help Lord Rumaal settle an old matter. I had no intention of involving myself in anything beyond that.
"But then you appeared, wielding an attack-type sword talisman powerful enough to damage the isolating formation maintained by my subordinates. Do you know what that talisman represents?"
His eyes narrowed.
"A sword talisman of that calibre isn't something an ordinary Lord can casually obtain. And now, I find that its wielder is the very man accused of killing Kalina."
Kanis's lips curled into a humourless smile.
