Author's Note: Do Not Unlock Yet. Chapter Is Still Under Construction.
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The second time they summoned Victor, the atmosphere was different.
This wasn't a polite inquisition, it was a cornering.
Four elders sat at the long crescent jade table with gazes sharp enough to peel flesh. Elder Qin Han, with his white serpent-tied beard, leaned forward with folded fingers. Elder Bai Yao remained calm but suspicious while Elder Qin Mu loked ready to burn someone alive.
Victor stepped into the chamber calmly, wearing the same humble disciple robes.
His hair was neatly tied with hands behind his back and his chin tilted slightly.
His gaze, however, flicked briefly around the room and settled on the one missing person.
"Where is Bai Heng?" he asked gently.
"We're the ones asking the questions," Bai Yao replied coldly. "You were dismissed earlier, but new information has come to light. It seems you may be more... involved than you've let on."
