Seeing the faint smiles on the faces of the elders from the Thirty Third Hall, the other elder's brows knitted together in displeasure. His gaze flicked once more toward Max before he spoke in a low and slightly sharp tone. "What is this supposed to mean? Do you truly believe that this kid is going to perform wonders in the trials?"
Lady Virelia turned her head at that moment, her expression calm and unhurried as she met his gaze. A faint smile curved her lips as she replied evenly, "You will find out once the trials begin, will you not?"
The elder's frown deepened. He clearly disliked the confidence and complete lack of concern shown by the elders of the Thirty Third Hall, especially Lady Virelia. To him, their composure felt like deliberate provocation.
"Since you are so confident," he said after a brief pause, a sly smile slowly appearing on his face, "why do we not test this kid's strength a little right now?"
